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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,554.80, 33,876.73 and 16,061.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,554.80, 33,876.73 and 16,061.76 is: 22,159.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,554.80 : 33,876.73 = 16,061.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,554.80/33,876.73 = 16,061.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,554.80x = 33,876.73 × 16,061.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,554.80x = 544,119,926.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,119,926.92/24,554.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,159.42

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