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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,381.63, 33,674.33 and 16,410.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,381.63, 33,674.33 and 16,410.02 is: 22,664.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,381.63 : 33,674.33 = 16,410.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,381.63/33,674.33 = 16,410.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,381.63x = 33,674.33 × 16,410.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,381.63x = 552,596,396.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,596,396.15/24,381.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,664.45

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