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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,516.84, 33,823.08 and 16,016.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,516.84, 33,823.08 and 16,016.04 is: 22,095.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,516.84 : 33,823.08 = 16,016.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,516.84/33,823.08 = 16,016.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,516.84x = 33,823.08 × 16,016.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,516.84x = 541,711,802.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,711,802.20/24,516.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,095.50

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