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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,199.93, 33,407.13 and 16,146.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,199.93, 33,407.13 and 16,146.97 is: 22,290.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,199.93 : 33,407.13 = 16,146.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,199.93/33,407.13 = 16,146.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,199.93x = 33,407.13 × 16,146.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,199.93x = 539,423,925.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,423,925.90/24,199.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,290.31

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