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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,408.88, 33,711.90 and 16,437.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,408.88, 33,711.90 and 16,437.26 is: 22,702.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,408.88 : 33,711.90 = 16,437.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,408.88/33,711.90 = 16,437.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,408.88x = 33,711.90 × 16,437.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,408.88x = 554,131,265.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,131,265.39/24,408.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,702.04

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