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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,269.70, 33,502.52 and 16,316.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,269.70, 33,502.52 and 16,316.54 is: 22,523.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,269.70 : 33,502.52 = 16,316.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,269.70/33,502.52 = 16,316.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,269.70x = 33,502.52 × 16,316.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,269.70x = 546,644,958.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,644,958.59/24,269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,523.76

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