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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,672, 50,473.92 and 16,154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,672, 50,473.92 and 16,154.40 is: 24,215.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,672 : 50,473.92 = 16,154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,672/50,473.92 = 16,154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,672x = 50,473.92 × 16,154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,672x = 815,375,893.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,375,893.25/33,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,215.25

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