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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,111.55, 33,251.74 and 16,544.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,111.55, 33,251.74 and 16,544.53 is: 22,816.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,111.55 : 33,251.74 = 16,544.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,111.55/33,251.74 = 16,544.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,111.55x = 33,251.74 × 16,544.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,111.55x = 550,134,409.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,134,409.98/24,111.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,816.22

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