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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,552.60, 33,871 and 16,597.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,552.60, 33,871 and 16,597.60 is: 22,896.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,552.60 : 33,871 = 16,597.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,552.60/33,871 = 16,597.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,552.60x = 33,871 × 16,597.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,552.60x = 562,177,309.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,177,309.60/24,552.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,896.85

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