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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,206.14, 33,419.94 and 16,151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,206.14, 33,419.94 and 16,151.30 is: 22,299.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,206.14 : 33,419.94 = 16,151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,206.14/33,419.94 = 16,151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,206.14x = 33,419.94 × 16,151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,206.14x = 539,775,465.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,775,465.43/24,206.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,299.11

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