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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,297.55, 33,529.49 and 16,338.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,297.55, 33,529.49 and 16,338.49 is: 22,546.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,297.55 : 33,529.49 = 16,338.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,297.55/33,529.49 = 16,338.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,297.55x = 33,529.49 × 16,338.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,297.55x = 547,821,155.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,821,155.38/24,297.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,546.35

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