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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,197.43, 33,403.68 and 16,144.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,197.43, 33,403.68 and 16,144.47 is: 22,286.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,197.43 : 33,403.68 = 16,144.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,197.43/33,403.68 = 16,144.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,197.43x = 33,403.68 × 16,144.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,197.43x = 539,284,709.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,284,709.65/24,197.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,286.86

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