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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,213.44, 33,425.91 and 16,160.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,213.44, 33,425.91 and 16,160.55 is: 22,309.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,213.44 : 33,425.91 = 16,160.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,213.44/33,425.91 = 16,160.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,213.44x = 33,425.91 × 16,160.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,213.44x = 540,181,089.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,181,089.85/24,213.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,309.15

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