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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,188.52, 33,391.44 and 16,135.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,188.52, 33,391.44 and 16,135.58 is: 22,274.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,188.52 : 33,391.44 = 16,135.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,188.52/33,391.44 = 16,135.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,188.52x = 33,391.44 × 16,135.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,188.52x = 538,790,251.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,790,251.44/24,188.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,274.63

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