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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,272.28, 33,506.08 and 16,319.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,272.28, 33,506.08 and 16,319.12 is: 22,527.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,272.28 : 33,506.08 = 16,319.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,272.28/33,506.08 = 16,319.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,272.28x = 33,506.08 × 16,319.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,272.28x = 546,789,740.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,789,740.25/24,272.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,527.33

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