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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,392.14, 33,688.92 and 16,420.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,392.14, 33,688.92 and 16,420.52 is: 22,679.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,392.14 : 33,688.92 = 16,420.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,392.14/33,688.92 = 16,420.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,392.14x = 33,688.92 × 16,420.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,392.14x = 553,189,584.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,189,584.64/24,392.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,679.01

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