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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,588.77, 33,946.49 and 16,229.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,588.77, 33,946.49 and 16,229.57 is: 22,406.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,588.77 : 33,946.49 = 16,229.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,588.77/33,946.49 = 16,229.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,588.77x = 33,946.49 × 16,229.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,588.77x = 550,936,806.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,936,806.55/24,588.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,406.04

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