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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,039.46, 33,187.35 and 16,095.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,039.46, 33,187.35 and 16,095.25 is: 22,220.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,039.46 : 33,187.35 = 16,095.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,039.46/33,187.35 = 16,095.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,039.46x = 33,187.35 × 16,095.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,039.46x = 534,158,695.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,158,695.09/24,039.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,220.08

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