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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,560.18, 33,905.94 and 16,536.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,560.18, 33,905.94 and 16,536.08 is: 22,828.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,560.18 : 33,905.94 = 16,536.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,560.18/33,905.94 = 16,536.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,560.18x = 33,905.94 × 16,536.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,560.18x = 560,671,336.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,671,336.32/24,560.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,828.47

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