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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,101.55, 33,264.12 and 16,541.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,101.55, 33,264.12 and 16,541.67 is: 22,830.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,101.55 : 33,264.12 = 16,541.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,101.55/33,264.12 = 16,541.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,101.55x = 33,264.12 × 16,541.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,101.55x = 550,244,002.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,244,002.49/24,101.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,830.23

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