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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,512.88, 33,808.14 and 16,014.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,512.88, 33,808.14 and 16,014.36 is: 22,086.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,512.88 : 33,808.14 = 16,014.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,512.88/33,808.14 = 16,014.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,512.88x = 33,808.14 × 16,014.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,512.88x = 541,415,724.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,415,724.89/24,512.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,086.99

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