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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,164.48, 33,372.34 and 16,630.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,164.48, 33,372.34 and 16,630.28 is: 22,967.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,164.48 : 33,372.34 = 16,630.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,164.48/33,372.34 = 16,630.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,164.48x = 33,372.34 × 16,630.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,164.48x = 554,991,358.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,991,358.46/24,164.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,967.24

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