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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,444, 33,732.72 and 16,075.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,444, 33,732.72 and 16,075.44 is: 22,184.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,444 : 33,732.72 = 16,075.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,444/33,732.72 = 16,075.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,444x = 33,732.72 × 16,075.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,444x = 542,268,316.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,268,316.40/24,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,184.11

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