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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,466.20, 33,777.36 and 16,107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,466.20, 33,777.36 and 16,107 is: 22,236.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,466.20 : 33,777.36 = 16,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,466.20/33,777.36 = 16,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,466.20x = 33,777.36 × 16,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,466.20x = 544,051,937.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,051,937.52/24,466.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,236.88

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