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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,580.89, 33,935.63 and 16,221.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,580.89, 33,935.63 and 16,221.69 is: 22,395.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,580.89 : 33,935.63 = 16,221.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,580.89/33,935.63 = 16,221.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,580.89x = 33,935.63 × 16,221.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,580.89x = 550,493,188.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,493,188.71/24,580.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,395.17

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