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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,409.98, 33,713.46 and 16,438.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,409.98, 33,713.46 and 16,438.38 is: 22,703.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,409.98 : 33,713.46 = 16,438.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,409.98/33,713.46 = 16,438.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,409.98x = 33,713.46 × 16,438.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,409.98x = 554,194,666.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,194,666.59/24,409.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,703.61

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