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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,598.67, 33,923.88 and 16,098.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,598.67, 33,923.88 and 16,098.08 is: 22,200.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,598.67 : 33,923.88 = 16,098.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,598.67/33,923.88 = 16,098.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,598.67x = 33,923.88 × 16,098.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,598.67x = 546,109,164.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,109,164.53/24,598.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,200.76

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