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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,595.52, 33,955.81 and 16,236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,595.52, 33,955.81 and 16,236.32 is: 22,415.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,595.52 : 33,955.81 = 16,236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,595.52/33,955.81 = 16,236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,595.52x = 33,955.81 × 16,236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,595.52x = 551,317,186.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,317,186.65/24,595.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,415.35

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