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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,267.73, 33,509.69 and 16,336.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,267.73, 33,509.69 and 16,336.21 is: 22,557.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,267.73 : 33,509.69 = 16,336.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,267.73/33,509.69 = 16,336.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,267.73x = 33,509.69 × 16,336.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,267.73x = 547,421,332.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,421,332.87/24,267.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,557.58

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