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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,599.28, 33,954.56 and 16,641.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,599.28, 33,954.56 and 16,641.34 is: 22,970.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,599.28 : 33,954.56 = 16,641.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,599.28/33,954.56 = 16,641.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,599.28x = 33,954.56 × 16,641.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,599.28x = 565,049,377.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,049,377.51/24,599.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,970.16

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