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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,063.88, 33,209.96 and 16,109.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,063.88, 33,209.96 and 16,109.32 is: 22,232.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,063.88 : 33,209.96 = 16,109.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,063.88/33,209.96 = 16,109.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,063.88x = 33,209.96 × 16,109.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,063.88x = 534,989,872.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,989,872.83/24,063.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,232.07

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