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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,122.88, 33,291.36 and 16,168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,122.88, 33,291.36 and 16,168.32 is: 22,313.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,122.88 : 33,291.36 = 16,168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,122.88/33,291.36 = 16,168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,122.88x = 33,291.36 × 16,168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,122.88x = 538,265,361.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,265,361.72/24,122.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,313.48

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