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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,322.98, 33,593.40 and 16,351.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,322.98, 33,593.40 and 16,351.37 is: 22,583.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,322.98 : 33,593.40 = 16,351.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,322.98/33,593.40 = 16,351.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,322.98x = 33,593.40 × 16,351.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,322.98x = 549,298,070.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,298,070.97/24,322.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,583.50

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