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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,396.68, 33,655.08 and 16,330.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,396.68, 33,655.08 and 16,330.67 is: 22,528.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,396.68 : 33,655.08 = 16,330.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,396.68/33,655.08 = 16,330.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,396.68x = 33,655.08 × 16,330.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,396.68x = 549,610,005.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,610,005.30/24,396.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,528.07

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