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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,057.57, 33,211.03 and 16,004.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,057.57, 33,211.03 and 16,004.64 is: 22,094.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,057.57 : 33,211.03 = 16,004.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,057.57/33,211.03 = 16,004.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,057.57x = 33,211.03 × 16,004.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,057.57x = 531,530,622.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,530,622.80/24,057.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,094.11

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