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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,515.38, 33,811.59 and 16,016.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,515.38, 33,811.59 and 16,016.86 is: 22,090.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,515.38 : 33,811.59 = 16,016.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,515.38/33,811.59 = 16,016.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,515.38x = 33,811.59 × 16,016.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,515.38x = 541,555,503.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,555,503.41/24,515.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,090.44

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