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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,412.87, 33,717.45 and 16,441.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,412.87, 33,717.45 and 16,441.30 is: 22,707.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,412.87 : 33,717.45 = 16,441.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,412.87/33,717.45 = 16,441.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,412.87x = 33,717.45 × 16,441.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,412.87x = 554,358,710.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,358,710.69/24,412.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,707.64

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