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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,198.43, 33,405.06 and 16,145.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,198.43, 33,405.06 and 16,145.47 is: 22,288.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,198.43 : 33,405.06 = 16,145.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,198.43/33,405.06 = 16,145.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,198.43x = 33,405.06 × 16,145.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,198.43x = 539,340,394.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,340,394.08/24,198.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,288.24

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