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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,112.30, 33,252.77 and 16,545.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,112.30, 33,252.77 and 16,545.28 is: 22,817.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,112.30 : 33,252.77 = 16,545.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,112.30/33,252.77 = 16,545.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,112.30x = 33,252.77 × 16,545.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,112.30x = 550,176,390.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,176,390.43/24,112.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,817.25

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