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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,363.25, 33,627.49 and 16,297.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,363.25, 33,627.49 and 16,297.81 is: 22,495.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,363.25 : 33,627.49 = 16,297.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,363.25/33,627.49 = 16,297.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,363.25x = 33,627.49 × 16,297.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,363.25x = 548,054,317.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,054,317.98/24,363.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,495.13

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