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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,106.01, 33,270.62 and 16,149.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,106.01, 33,270.62 and 16,149.51 is: 22,289.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,106.01 : 33,270.62 = 16,149.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,106.01/33,270.62 = 16,149.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,106.01x = 33,270.62 × 16,149.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,106.01x = 537,304,129.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,304,129.65/24,106.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,289.22

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