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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,615.56, 33,955.80 and 16,131.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,615.56, 33,955.80 and 16,131.37 is: 22,252.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,615.56 : 33,955.80 = 16,131.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,615.56/33,955.80 = 16,131.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,615.56x = 33,955.80 × 16,131.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,615.56x = 547,753,521.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,753,521.98/24,615.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,252.33

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