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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,013.77, 33,099.35 and 16,053.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,013.77, 33,099.35 and 16,053.09 is: 22,126.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,013.77 : 33,099.35 = 16,053.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,013.77/33,099.35 = 16,053.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,013.77x = 33,099.35 × 16,053.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,013.77x = 531,346,764.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,346,764.23/24,013.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,126.75

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