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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,396.11, 33,694.34 and 16,424.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,396.11, 33,694.34 and 16,424.49 is: 22,684.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,396.11 : 33,694.34 = 16,424.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,396.11/33,694.34 = 16,424.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,396.11x = 33,694.34 × 16,424.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,396.11x = 553,412,350.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,412,350.39/24,396.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,684.45

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