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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,198.93, 33,405.75 and 16,145.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,198.93, 33,405.75 and 16,145.97 is: 22,288.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,198.93 : 33,405.75 = 16,145.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,198.93/33,405.75 = 16,145.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,198.93x = 33,405.75 × 16,145.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,198.93x = 539,368,237.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,368,237.33/24,198.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,288.93

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