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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,244.68, 33,459.03 and 16,164.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,244.68, 33,459.03 and 16,164.39 is: 22,307.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,244.68 : 33,459.03 = 16,164.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,244.68/33,459.03 = 16,164.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,244.68x = 33,459.03 × 16,164.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,244.68x = 540,844,809.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,844,809.94/24,244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,307.77

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