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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,406.88, 33,709.14 and 16,435.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,406.88, 33,709.14 and 16,435.26 is: 22,699.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,406.88 : 33,709.14 = 16,435.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,406.88/33,709.14 = 16,435.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,406.88x = 33,709.14 × 16,435.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,406.88x = 554,018,480.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,018,480.28/24,406.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,699.27

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