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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,127.48, 33,284.64 and 16,065.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,127.48, 33,284.64 and 16,065.19 is: 22,162.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,127.48 : 33,284.64 = 16,065.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,127.48/33,284.64 = 16,065.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,127.48x = 33,284.64 × 16,065.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,127.48x = 534,724,065.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,724,065.68/24,127.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,162.45

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