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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,145.02, 33,333.39 and 16,499.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,145.02, 33,333.39 and 16,499.84 is: 22,778.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,145.02 : 33,333.39 = 16,499.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,145.02/33,333.39 = 16,499.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,145.02x = 33,333.39 × 16,499.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,145.02x = 549,995,434.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,995,434.99/24,145.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,778.84

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