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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,447, 33,740.28 and 16,068.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,447, 33,740.28 and 16,068.36 is: 22,176.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,447 : 33,740.28 = 16,068.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,447/33,740.28 = 16,068.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,447x = 33,740.28 × 16,068.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,447x = 542,150,965.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,150,965.54/24,447
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,176.58

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