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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,394.68, 33,652.32 and 16,328.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,394.68, 33,652.32 and 16,328.67 is: 22,525.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,394.68 : 33,652.32 = 16,328.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,394.68/33,652.32 = 16,328.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,394.68x = 33,652.32 × 16,328.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,394.68x = 549,497,628.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,497,628.01/24,394.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,525.31

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