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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,268.23, 33,510.38 and 16,336.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,268.23, 33,510.38 and 16,336.71 is: 22,558.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,268.23 : 33,510.38 = 16,336.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,268.23/33,510.38 = 16,336.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,268.23x = 33,510.38 × 16,336.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,268.23x = 547,449,278.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,449,278.37/24,268.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,558.27

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