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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,194.58, 33,402.39 and 16,126.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,194.58, 33,402.39 and 16,126.09 is: 22,263.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,194.58 : 33,402.39 = 16,126.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,194.58/33,402.39 = 16,126.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,194.58x = 33,402.39 × 16,126.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,194.58x = 538,649,947.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,649,947.36/24,194.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,263.25

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