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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,472.96, 33,786.68 and 16,113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,472.96, 33,786.68 and 16,113.76 is: 22,246.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,472.96 : 33,786.68 = 16,113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,472.96/33,786.68 = 16,113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,472.96x = 33,786.68 × 16,113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,472.96x = 544,430,452.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,430,452.72/24,472.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,246.20

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