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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,294, 33,545.96 and 16,362.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,294, 33,545.96 and 16,362.48 is: 22,593.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,294 : 33,545.96 = 16,362.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,294/33,545.96 = 16,362.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,294x = 33,545.96 × 16,362.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,294x = 548,895,099.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,895,099.58/24,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,593.85

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