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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,594.82, 33,977.85 and 16,117.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,594.82, 33,977.85 and 16,117.09 is: 22,265.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,594.82 : 33,977.85 = 16,117.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,594.82/33,977.85 = 16,117.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,594.82x = 33,977.85 × 16,117.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,594.82x = 547,624,066.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,624,066.46/24,594.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,265.83

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