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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,515.82, 33,821.01 and 16,341.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,515.82, 33,821.01 and 16,341.30 is: 22,543.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,515.82 : 33,821.01 = 16,341.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,515.82/33,821.01 = 16,341.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,515.82x = 33,821.01 × 16,341.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,515.82x = 552,679,270.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,679,270.71/24,515.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,543.78

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