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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,592.78, 33,952.02 and 16,233.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,592.78, 33,952.02 and 16,233.58 is: 22,411.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,592.78 : 33,952.02 = 16,233.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,592.78/33,952.02 = 16,233.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,592.78x = 33,952.02 × 16,233.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,592.78x = 551,162,832.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,162,832.83/24,592.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,411.57

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