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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,511.82, 33,839.57 and 16,568.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,511.82, 33,839.57 and 16,568.15 is: 22,873.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,511.82 : 33,839.57 = 16,568.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,511.82/33,839.57 = 16,568.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,511.82x = 33,839.57 × 16,568.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,511.82x = 560,658,943.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,658,943.92/24,511.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,873.01

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