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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,573.89, 36,802.96 and 16,233.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,573.89, 36,802.96 and 16,233.22 is: 24,311.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,573.89 : 36,802.96 = 16,233.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,573.89/36,802.96 = 16,233.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,573.89x = 36,802.96 × 16,233.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,573.89x = 597,430,546.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,430,546.33/24,573.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,311.60

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