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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,291.51, 33,493.64 and 16,638.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,291.51, 33,493.64 and 16,638.50 is: 22,941.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,291.51 : 33,493.64 = 16,638.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,291.51/33,493.64 = 16,638.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,291.51x = 33,493.64 × 16,638.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,291.51x = 557,283,678.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,283,678.48/24,291.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,941.50

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