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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,083.78, 33,247.21 and 16,030.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,083.78, 33,247.21 and 16,030.83 is: 22,130.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,083.78 : 33,247.21 = 16,030.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,083.78/33,247.21 = 16,030.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,083.78x = 33,247.21 × 16,030.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,083.78x = 532,980,371.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,980,371.48/24,083.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,130.26

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