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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,157.26, 33,348.42 and 16,204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,157.26, 33,348.42 and 16,204.68 is: 22,370.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,157.26 : 33,348.42 = 16,204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,157.26/33,348.42 = 16,204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,157.26x = 33,348.42 × 16,204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,157.26x = 540,400,474.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,400,474.61/24,157.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,370.11

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