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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,222.05, 33,427.80 and 16,141.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,222.05, 33,427.80 and 16,141.67 is: 22,276.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,222.05 : 33,427.80 = 16,141.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,222.05/33,427.80 = 16,141.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,222.05x = 33,427.80 × 16,141.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,222.05x = 539,580,349.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,580,349.29/24,222.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,276.42

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