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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,548.68, 33,866.40 and 16,588

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,548.68, 33,866.40 and 16,588 is: 22,884.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,548.68 : 33,866.40 = 16,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,548.68/33,866.40 = 16,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,548.68x = 33,866.40 × 16,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,548.68x = 561,775,843.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,775,843.20/24,548.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,884.16

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