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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,011.27, 33,095.90 and 16,050.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,011.27, 33,095.90 and 16,050.59 is: 22,123.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,011.27 : 33,095.90 = 16,050.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,011.27/33,095.90 = 16,050.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,011.27x = 33,095.90 × 16,050.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,011.27x = 531,208,641.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,208,641.33/24,011.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,123.30

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