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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,611.78, 33,952.46 and 16,110.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,611.78, 33,952.46 and 16,110.16 is: 22,224.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,611.78 : 33,952.46 = 16,110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,611.78/33,952.46 = 16,110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,611.78x = 33,952.46 × 16,110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,611.78x = 546,979,397.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,979,397.56/24,611.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,224.29

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