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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,466.80, 33,774.52 and 16,519.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,466.80, 33,774.52 and 16,519.80 is: 22,804.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,466.80 : 33,774.52 = 16,519.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,466.80/33,774.52 = 16,519.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,466.80x = 33,774.52 × 16,519.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,466.80x = 557,948,315.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,948,315.50/24,466.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,804.30

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