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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,436.32, 33,749.64 and 16,511.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,436.32, 33,749.64 and 16,511.28 is: 22,804.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,436.32 : 33,749.64 = 16,511.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,436.32/33,749.64 = 16,511.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,436.32x = 33,749.64 × 16,511.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,436.32x = 557,249,755.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,249,755.94/24,436.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,804.16

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