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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,524.97, 33,854.62 and 16,577.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,524.97, 33,854.62 and 16,577.96 is: 22,884.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,524.97 : 33,854.62 = 16,577.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,524.97/33,854.62 = 16,577.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,524.97x = 33,854.62 × 16,577.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,524.97x = 561,240,536.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,240,536.18/24,524.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,884.45

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