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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,024.16, 33,113.64 and 16,063.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,024.16, 33,113.64 and 16,063.48 is: 22,141.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,024.16 : 33,113.64 = 16,063.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,024.16/33,113.64 = 16,063.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,024.16x = 33,113.64 × 16,063.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,024.16x = 531,920,293.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,920,293.87/24,024.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,141.06

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