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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,407.88, 33,710.54 and 16,436.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,407.88, 33,710.54 and 16,436.24 is: 22,700.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,407.88 : 33,710.54 = 16,436.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,407.88/33,710.54 = 16,436.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,407.88x = 33,710.54 × 16,436.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,407.88x = 554,074,525.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,074,525.97/24,407.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,700.64

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