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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,039.59, 33,187.52 and 16,095.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,039.59, 33,187.52 and 16,095.38 is: 22,220.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,039.59 : 33,187.52 = 16,095.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,039.59/33,187.52 = 16,095.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,039.59x = 33,187.52 × 16,095.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,039.59x = 534,165,619.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,165,619.96/24,039.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,220.25

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