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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,270.70, 33,503.90 and 16,317.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,270.70, 33,503.90 and 16,317.54 is: 22,525.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,270.70 : 33,503.90 = 16,317.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,270.70/33,503.90 = 16,317.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,270.70x = 33,503.90 × 16,317.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,270.70x = 546,701,228.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,701,228.41/24,270.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,525.15

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