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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,381.07, 33,635.86 and 16,425.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,381.07, 33,635.86 and 16,425.86 is: 22,660.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,381.07 : 33,635.86 = 16,425.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,381.07/33,635.86 = 16,425.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,381.07x = 33,635.86 × 16,425.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,381.07x = 552,497,718.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,497,718.10/24,381.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,660.93

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