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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,252.01, 33,439.15 and 16,598.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,252.01, 33,439.15 and 16,598.97 is: 22,886.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,252.01 : 33,439.15 = 16,598.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,252.01/33,439.15 = 16,598.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,252.01x = 33,439.15 × 16,598.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,252.01x = 555,055,437.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,055,437.75/24,252.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,886.99

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