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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,405.88, 33,707.76 and 16,434.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,405.88, 33,707.76 and 16,434.26 is: 22,697.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,405.88 : 33,707.76 = 16,434.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,405.88/33,707.76 = 16,434.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,405.88x = 33,707.76 × 16,434.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,405.88x = 553,962,091.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,962,091.86/24,405.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,697.89

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