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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,507.97, 33,815.82 and 16,022.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,507.97, 33,815.82 and 16,022.51 is: 22,107.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,507.97 : 33,815.82 = 16,022.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,507.97/33,815.82 = 16,022.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,507.97x = 33,815.82 × 16,022.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,507.97x = 541,814,458.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,814,458.73/24,507.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,107.68

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