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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,270.28, 33,503.32 and 16,317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,270.28, 33,503.32 and 16,317.12 is: 22,524.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,270.28 : 33,503.32 = 16,317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,270.28/33,503.32 = 16,317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,270.28x = 33,503.32 × 16,317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,270.28x = 546,677,692.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,677,692.84/24,270.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,524.57

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