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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,252.95, 33,435.69 and 16,594.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,252.95, 33,435.69 and 16,594.81 is: 22,877.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,252.95 : 33,435.69 = 16,594.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,252.95/33,435.69 = 16,594.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,252.95x = 33,435.69 × 16,594.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,252.95x = 554,858,776.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,858,776.95/24,252.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,877.99

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