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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,498.05, 33,817.40 and 16,007.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,498.05, 33,817.40 and 16,007.02 is: 22,096.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,498.05 : 33,817.40 = 16,007.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,498.05/33,817.40 = 16,007.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,498.05x = 33,817.40 × 16,007.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,498.05x = 541,315,693.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,315,693.60/24,498.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,096.28

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