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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,506.29, 33,808.89 and 16,005.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,506.29, 33,808.89 and 16,005.52 is: 22,081.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,506.29 : 33,808.89 = 16,005.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,506.29/33,808.89 = 16,005.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,506.29x = 33,808.89 × 16,005.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,506.29x = 541,128,865.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,128,865.07/24,506.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,081.22

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