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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,070.78, 33,226.04 and 16,542.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,070.78, 33,226.04 and 16,542.04 is: 22,833.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,070.78 : 33,226.04 = 16,542.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,070.78/33,226.04 = 16,542.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,070.78x = 33,226.04 × 16,542.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,070.78x = 549,626,482.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,626,482.72/24,070.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,833.76

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