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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,137.52, 33,311.36 and 16,193.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,137.52, 33,311.36 and 16,193.04 is: 22,347.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,137.52 : 33,311.36 = 16,193.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,137.52/33,311.36 = 16,193.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,137.52x = 33,311.36 × 16,193.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,137.52x = 539,412,184.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,412,184.93/24,137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,347.46

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