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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,168.53, 33,354.07 and 16,088.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,168.53, 33,354.07 and 16,088.24 is: 22,202.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,168.53 : 33,354.07 = 16,088.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,168.53/33,354.07 = 16,088.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,168.53x = 33,354.07 × 16,088.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,168.53x = 536,608,326.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,608,326.30/24,168.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,202.77

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