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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,270.73, 33,503.93 and 16,317.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,270.73, 33,503.93 and 16,317.56 is: 22,525.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,270.73 : 33,503.93 = 16,317.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,270.73/33,503.93 = 16,317.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,270.73x = 33,503.93 × 16,317.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,270.73x = 546,702,388.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,702,388.01/24,270.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,525.17

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