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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,623.06, 33,967.96 and 16,121.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,623.06, 33,967.96 and 16,121.43 is: 22,239.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,623.06 : 33,967.96 = 16,121.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,623.06/33,967.96 = 16,121.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,623.06x = 33,967.96 × 16,121.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,623.06x = 547,612,049.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,612,049.08/24,623.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,239.81

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