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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,511.88, 33,806.76 and 16,013.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,511.88, 33,806.76 and 16,013.36 is: 22,085.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,511.88 : 33,806.76 = 16,013.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,511.88/33,806.76 = 16,013.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,511.88x = 33,806.76 × 16,013.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,511.88x = 541,359,818.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,359,818.31/24,511.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,085.61

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