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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,097.36, 33,273.48 and 16,038.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,097.36, 33,273.48 and 16,038.76 is: 22,146.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,097.36 : 33,273.48 = 16,038.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,097.36/33,273.48 = 16,038.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,097.36x = 33,273.48 × 16,038.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,097.36x = 533,665,360.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,665,360.08/24,097.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,146.22

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