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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,112.80, 33,253.46 and 16,545.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,112.80, 33,253.46 and 16,545.78 is: 22,817.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,112.80 : 33,253.46 = 16,545.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,112.80/33,253.46 = 16,545.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,112.80x = 33,253.46 × 16,545.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,112.80x = 550,204,433.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,204,433.40/24,112.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,817.94

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