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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,108.55, 33,247.60 and 16,541.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,108.55, 33,247.60 and 16,541.53 is: 22,812.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,108.55 : 33,247.60 = 16,541.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,108.55/33,247.60 = 16,541.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,108.55x = 33,247.60 × 16,541.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,108.55x = 549,966,048.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,966,048.36/24,108.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,812.08

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