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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,166.20, 33,361.02 and 16,205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,166.20, 33,361.02 and 16,205.52 is: 22,371.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,166.20 : 33,361.02 = 16,205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,166.20/33,361.02 = 16,205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,166.20x = 33,361.02 × 16,205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,166.20x = 540,632,676.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,632,676.83/24,166.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,371.44

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