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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,273.28, 33,507.46 and 16,320.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,273.28, 33,507.46 and 16,320.12 is: 22,528.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,273.28 : 33,507.46 = 16,320.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,273.28/33,507.46 = 16,320.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,273.28x = 33,507.46 × 16,320.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,273.28x = 546,845,768.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,845,768.10/24,273.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,528.71

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