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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,172.20, 33,369.30 and 16,211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,172.20, 33,369.30 and 16,211.52 is: 22,379.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,172.20 : 33,369.30 = 16,211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,172.20/33,369.30 = 16,211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,172.20x = 33,369.30 × 16,211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,172.20x = 540,967,074.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,967,074.34/24,172.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,379.72

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