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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,395.07, 33,652.86 and 16,329.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,395.07, 33,652.86 and 16,329.06 is: 22,525.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,395.07 : 33,652.86 = 16,329.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,395.07/33,652.86 = 16,329.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,395.07x = 33,652.86 × 16,329.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,395.07x = 549,519,570.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,519,570.11/24,395.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,525.85

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