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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,567.12, 33,889.92 and 16,612.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,567.12, 33,889.92 and 16,612.20 is: 22,916.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,567.12 : 33,889.92 = 16,612.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,567.12/33,889.92 = 16,612.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,567.12x = 33,889.92 × 16,612.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,567.12x = 562,986,129.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,986,129.02/24,567.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,916.24

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