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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,441.35, 33,676.97 and 16,469.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,441.35, 33,676.97 and 16,469.73 is: 22,693.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,441.35 : 33,676.97 = 16,469.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,441.35/33,676.97 = 16,469.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,441.35x = 33,676.97 × 16,469.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,441.35x = 554,650,520.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,650,520.77/24,441.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,693.13

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