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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,315.59, 33,583.18 and 16,343.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,315.59, 33,583.18 and 16,343.97 is: 22,573.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,315.59 : 33,583.18 = 16,343.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,315.59/33,583.18 = 16,343.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,315.59x = 33,583.18 × 16,343.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,315.59x = 548,882,486.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,882,486.42/24,315.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,573.28

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