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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,178.62, 33,344.16 and 16,116.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,178.62, 33,344.16 and 16,116.78 is: 22,226.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,178.62 : 33,344.16 = 16,116.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,178.62/33,344.16 = 16,116.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,178.62x = 33,344.16 × 16,116.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,178.62x = 537,400,491.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,400,491.00/24,178.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,226.27

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