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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,498.06, 33,773.40 and 16,527.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,498.06, 33,773.40 and 16,527.66 is: 22,785.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,498.06 : 33,773.40 = 16,527.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,498.06/33,773.40 = 16,527.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,498.06x = 33,773.40 × 16,527.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,498.06x = 558,195,272.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,195,272.24/24,498.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,785.28

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