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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,254.95, 33,438.44 and 16,596.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,254.95, 33,438.44 and 16,596.81 is: 22,880.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,254.95 : 33,438.44 = 16,596.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,254.95/33,438.44 = 16,596.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,254.95x = 33,438.44 × 16,596.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,254.95x = 554,971,435.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,971,435.38/24,254.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,880.75

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