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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,471.71, 33,784.95 and 16,112.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,471.71, 33,784.95 and 16,112.51 is: 22,244.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,471.71 : 33,784.95 = 16,112.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,471.71/33,784.95 = 16,112.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,471.71x = 33,784.95 × 16,112.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,471.71x = 544,360,344.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,360,344.72/24,471.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,244.48

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