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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,503.01, 33,819.12 and 16,006.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,503.01, 33,819.12 and 16,006.51 is: 22,092.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,503.01 : 33,819.12 = 16,006.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,503.01/33,819.12 = 16,006.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,503.01x = 33,819.12 × 16,006.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,503.01x = 541,326,124.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,326,124.75/24,503.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,092.23

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