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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,362.91, 33,610.64 and 16,391.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,362.91, 33,610.64 and 16,391.30 is: 22,613.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,362.91 : 33,610.64 = 16,391.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,362.91/33,610.64 = 16,391.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,362.91x = 33,610.64 × 16,391.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,362.91x = 550,921,833.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,921,833.42/24,362.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,613.14

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