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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,436.06, 33,682.42 and 16,464.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,436.06, 33,682.42 and 16,464.44 is: 22,694.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,436.06 : 33,682.42 = 16,464.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,436.06/33,682.42 = 16,464.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,436.06x = 33,682.42 × 16,464.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,436.06x = 554,562,183.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,562,183.14/24,436.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,694.42

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