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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,437.61, 33,751.62 and 16,465.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,437.61, 33,751.62 and 16,465.95 is: 22,741.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,437.61 : 33,751.62 = 16,465.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,437.61/33,751.62 = 16,465.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,437.61x = 33,751.62 × 16,465.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,437.61x = 555,752,487.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,752,487.34/24,437.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,741.69

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