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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,462.14, 33,771.75 and 16,102.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,462.14, 33,771.75 and 16,102.94 is: 22,231.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,462.14 : 33,771.75 = 16,102.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,462.14/33,771.75 = 16,102.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,462.14x = 33,771.75 × 16,102.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,462.14x = 543,824,463.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,824,463.95/24,462.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,231.27

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