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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,522.97, 33,851.86 and 16,575.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,522.97, 33,851.86 and 16,575.96 is: 22,881.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,522.97 : 33,851.86 = 16,575.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,522.97/33,851.86 = 16,575.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,522.97x = 33,851.86 × 16,575.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,522.97x = 561,126,908.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,126,908.03/24,522.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,881.69

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