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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,522.59, 33,832.46 and 16,029.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,522.59, 33,832.46 and 16,029.61 is: 22,115.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,522.59 : 33,832.46 = 16,029.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,522.59/33,832.46 = 16,029.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,522.59x = 33,832.46 × 16,029.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,522.59x = 542,321,139.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,321,139.14/24,522.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,115.17

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