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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,560.66, 33,921.24 and 16,589

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,560.66, 33,921.24 and 16,589 is: 22,911.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,560.66 : 33,921.24 = 16,589 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,560.66/33,921.24 = 16,589/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,560.66x = 33,921.24 × 16,589
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,560.66x = 562,719,450.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,719,450.36/24,560.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,911.41

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