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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,233.44, 33,430.56 and 16,171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,233.44, 33,430.56 and 16,171.12 is: 22,308.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,233.44 : 33,430.56 = 16,171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,233.44/33,430.56 = 16,171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,233.44x = 33,430.56 × 16,171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,233.44x = 540,609,597.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,609,597.43/24,233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,308.41

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