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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,109.55, 33,248.98 and 16,542.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,109.55, 33,248.98 and 16,542.53 is: 22,813.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,109.55 : 33,248.98 = 16,542.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,109.55/33,248.98 = 16,542.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,109.55x = 33,248.98 × 16,542.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,109.55x = 550,022,249.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,022,249.12/24,109.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,813.46

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