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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,273.84, 33,508.23 and 16,320.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,273.84, 33,508.23 and 16,320.66 is: 22,529.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,273.84 : 33,508.23 = 16,320.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,273.84/33,508.23 = 16,320.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,273.84x = 33,508.23 × 16,320.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,273.84x = 546,876,429.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,876,429.03/24,273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,529.46

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