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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,555.62, 36,833.47 and 16,233.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,555.62, 36,833.47 and 16,233.95 is: 24,350.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,555.62 : 36,833.47 = 16,233.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,555.62/36,833.47 = 16,233.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,555.62x = 36,833.47 × 16,233.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,555.62x = 597,952,761.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,952,761.81/24,555.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,350.95

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