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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,115.76, 33,291.18 and 16,163.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,115.76, 33,291.18 and 16,163.18 is: 22,312.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,115.76 : 33,291.18 = 16,163.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,115.76/33,291.18 = 16,163.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,115.76x = 33,291.18 × 16,163.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,115.76x = 538,091,334.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,091,334.75/24,115.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,312.85

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