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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,552.68, 33,871.92 and 16,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,552.68, 33,871.92 and 16,592 is: 22,889.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,552.68 : 33,871.92 = 16,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,552.68/33,871.92 = 16,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,552.68x = 33,871.92 × 16,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,552.68x = 562,002,896.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,002,896.64/24,552.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,889.68

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