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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,554.64, 33,873.76 and 16,599.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,554.64, 33,873.76 and 16,599.60 is: 22,899.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,554.64 : 33,873.76 = 16,599.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,554.64/33,873.76 = 16,599.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,554.64x = 33,873.76 × 16,599.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,554.64x = 562,290,866.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,290,866.50/24,554.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,899.58

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