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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,221.22, 36,254.06 and 16,309.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,221.22, 36,254.06 and 16,309.14 is: 24,411.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,221.22 : 36,254.06 = 16,309.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,221.22/36,254.06 = 16,309.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,221.22x = 36,254.06 × 16,309.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,221.22x = 591,272,540.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,272,540.11/24,221.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,411.34

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