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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,510.29, 33,814.41 and 16,009.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,510.29, 33,814.41 and 16,009.52 is: 22,086.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,510.29 : 33,814.41 = 16,009.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,510.29/33,814.41 = 16,009.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,510.29x = 33,814.41 × 16,009.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,510.29x = 541,352,473.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,352,473.18/24,510.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,086.74

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