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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,511.29, 33,815.79 and 16,010.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,511.29, 33,815.79 and 16,010.52 is: 22,088.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,511.29 : 33,815.79 = 16,010.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,511.29/33,815.79 = 16,010.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,511.29x = 33,815.79 × 16,010.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,511.29x = 541,408,382.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,408,382.11/24,511.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,088.12

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