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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,511.68, 33,833.25 and 16,015.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,511.68, 33,833.25 and 16,015.05 is: 22,105.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,511.68 : 33,833.25 = 16,015.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,511.68/33,833.25 = 16,015.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,511.68x = 33,833.25 × 16,015.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,511.68x = 541,841,190.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,841,190.41/24,511.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,105.43

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