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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,591.16, 33,925.53 and 16,095.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,591.16, 33,925.53 and 16,095.34 is: 22,204.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,591.16 : 33,925.53 = 16,095.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,591.16/33,925.53 = 16,095.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,591.16x = 33,925.53 × 16,095.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,591.16x = 546,042,940.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,042,940.03/24,591.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,204.85

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