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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,069.78, 33,224.66 and 16,541.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,069.78, 33,224.66 and 16,541.04 is: 22,832.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,069.78 : 33,224.66 = 16,541.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,069.78/33,224.66 = 16,541.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,069.78x = 33,224.66 × 16,541.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,069.78x = 549,570,430.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,570,430.05/24,069.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,832.38

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