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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,623.91, 33,970.73 and 16,128.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,623.91, 33,970.73 and 16,128.09 is: 22,250.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,623.91 : 33,970.73 = 16,128.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,623.91/33,970.73 = 16,128.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,623.91x = 33,970.73 × 16,128.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,623.91x = 547,882,910.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,882,910.17/24,623.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,250.04

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