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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,423.52, 33,692.40 and 16,455.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,423.52, 33,692.40 and 16,455.52 is: 22,700.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,423.52 : 33,692.40 = 16,455.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,423.52/33,692.40 = 16,455.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,423.52x = 33,692.40 × 16,455.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,423.52x = 554,425,962.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,425,962.05/24,423.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,700.49

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