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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,451.79, 33,760.28 and 16,505.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,451.79, 33,760.28 and 16,505.15 is: 22,788.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,451.79 : 33,760.28 = 16,505.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,451.79/33,760.28 = 16,505.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,451.79x = 33,760.28 × 16,505.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,451.79x = 557,218,402.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,218,402.92/24,451.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,788.45

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