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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,390.68, 33,649.12 and 16,435.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,390.68, 33,649.12 and 16,435.48 is: 22,674.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,390.68 : 33,649.12 = 16,435.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,390.68/33,649.12 = 16,435.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,390.68x = 33,649.12 × 16,435.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,390.68x = 553,039,438.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,039,438.78/24,390.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,674.21

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