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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,554.75, 33,849.90 and 16,989.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,554.75, 33,849.90 and 16,989.55 is: 23,420.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,554.75 : 33,849.90 = 16,989.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,554.75/33,849.90 = 16,989.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,554.75x = 33,849.90 × 16,989.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,554.75x = 575,094,483.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,094,483.92/24,554.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,420.91

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