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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,276.47, 33,511.85 and 16,323.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,276.47, 33,511.85 and 16,323.30 is: 22,533.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,276.47 : 33,511.85 = 16,323.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,276.47/33,511.85 = 16,323.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,276.47x = 33,511.85 × 16,323.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,276.47x = 547,023,899.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,023,899.49/24,276.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,533.10

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