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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,466.55, 33,774.17 and 16,519.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,466.55, 33,774.17 and 16,519.55 is: 22,803.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,466.55 : 33,774.17 = 16,519.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,466.55/33,774.17 = 16,519.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,466.55x = 33,774.17 × 16,519.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,466.55x = 557,933,838.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,933,838.55/24,466.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,803.95

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