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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,122.46, 33,266.73 and 16,555.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,122.46, 33,266.73 and 16,555.44 is: 22,831.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,122.46 : 33,266.73 = 16,555.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,122.46/33,266.73 = 16,555.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,122.46x = 33,266.73 × 16,555.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,122.46x = 550,745,352.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,745,352.51/24,122.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,831.23

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