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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,598.89, 33,934.95 and 16,101.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,598.89, 33,934.95 and 16,101.18 is: 22,212.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,598.89 : 33,934.95 = 16,101.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,598.89/33,934.95 = 16,101.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,598.89x = 33,934.95 × 16,101.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,598.89x = 546,392,738.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,392,738.24/24,598.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,212.09

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