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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,256.56, 33,489.44 and 16,612.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,256.56, 33,489.44 and 16,612.66 is: 22,936.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,256.56 : 33,489.44 = 16,612.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,256.56/33,489.44 = 16,612.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,256.56x = 33,489.44 × 16,612.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,256.56x = 556,348,701.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,348,701.41/24,256.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,936.01

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