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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,086.28, 33,248.30 and 16,125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,086.28, 33,248.30 and 16,125.60 is: 22,259.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,086.28 : 33,248.30 = 16,125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,086.28/33,248.30 = 16,125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,086.28x = 33,248.30 × 16,125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,086.28x = 536,148,705.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,148,705.85/24,086.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,259.51

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