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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,111.56, 33,251.73 and 16,544.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,111.56, 33,251.73 and 16,544.54 is: 22,816.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,111.56 : 33,251.73 = 16,544.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,111.56/33,251.73 = 16,544.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,111.56x = 33,251.73 × 16,544.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,111.56x = 550,134,410.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,134,410.80/24,111.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,816.21

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