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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,246.72, 33,425.37 and 16,056.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,246.72, 33,425.37 and 16,056.63 is: 22,134.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,246.72 : 33,425.37 = 16,056.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,246.72/33,425.37 = 16,056.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,246.72x = 33,425.37 × 16,056.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,246.72x = 536,698,798.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,698,798.70/24,246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,134.90

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