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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,392.68, 33,651.88 and 16,437.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,392.68, 33,651.88 and 16,437.48 is: 22,676.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,392.68 : 33,651.88 = 16,437.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,392.68/33,651.88 = 16,437.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,392.68x = 33,651.88 × 16,437.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,392.68x = 553,152,104.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,152,104.46/24,392.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,676.97

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