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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,161.15, 33,332.53 and 16,205.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,161.15, 33,332.53 and 16,205.94 is: 22,357.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,161.15 : 33,332.53 = 16,205.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,161.15/33,332.53 = 16,205.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,161.15x = 33,332.53 × 16,205.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,161.15x = 540,184,971.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,184,971.10/24,161.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,357.58

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