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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,071.93, 33,227.61 and 16,543.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,071.93, 33,227.61 and 16,543.18 is: 22,835.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,071.93 : 33,227.61 = 16,543.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,071.93/33,227.61 = 16,543.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,071.93x = 33,227.61 × 16,543.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,071.93x = 549,690,250.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,690,250.13/24,071.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,835.33

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