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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,275.34, 33,510.30 and 16,322.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,275.34, 33,510.30 and 16,322.18 is: 22,531.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,275.34 : 33,510.30 = 16,322.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,275.34/33,510.30 = 16,322.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,275.34x = 33,510.30 × 16,322.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,275.34x = 546,960,980.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,960,980.90/24,275.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,531.55

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