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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,611.04, 33,951.41 and 16,109.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,611.04, 33,951.41 and 16,109.42 is: 22,223.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,611.04 : 33,951.41 = 16,109.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,611.04/33,951.41 = 16,109.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,611.04x = 33,951.41 × 16,109.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,611.04x = 546,937,393.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,937,393.80/24,611.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,223.25

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