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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,435.92, 33,711.48 and 16,480.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,435.92, 33,711.48 and 16,480.64 is: 22,736.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,435.92 : 33,711.48 = 16,480.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,435.92/33,711.48 = 16,480.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,435.92x = 33,711.48 × 16,480.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,435.92x = 555,586,765.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,586,765.75/24,435.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,736.48

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