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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,425.52, 33,695.16 and 16,457.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,425.52, 33,695.16 and 16,457.52 is: 22,703.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,425.52 : 33,695.16 = 16,457.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,425.52/33,695.16 = 16,457.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,425.52x = 33,695.16 × 16,457.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,425.52x = 554,538,769.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,538,769.60/24,425.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,703.25

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