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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,019.20, 33,134.40 and 16,061.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,019.20, 33,134.40 and 16,061.76 is: 22,157.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,019.20 : 33,134.40 = 16,061.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,019.20/33,134.40 = 16,061.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,019.20x = 33,134.40 × 16,061.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,019.20x = 532,196,780.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,196,780.54/24,019.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,157.14

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