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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,214.05, 33,413.70 and 16,254.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,214.05, 33,413.70 and 16,254.99 is: 22,430.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,214.05 : 33,413.70 = 16,254.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,214.05/33,413.70 = 16,254.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,214.05x = 33,413.70 × 16,254.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,214.05x = 543,139,359.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,139,359.36/24,214.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,430.75

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