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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,250.68, 33,467.31 and 16,170.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,250.68, 33,467.31 and 16,170.39 is: 22,316.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,250.68 : 33,467.31 = 16,170.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,250.68/33,467.31 = 16,170.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,250.68x = 33,467.31 × 16,170.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,250.68x = 541,179,454.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,179,454.95/24,250.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,316.05

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