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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,624.48, 33,968.06 and 16,140.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,624.48, 33,968.06 and 16,140.29 is: 22,264.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,624.48 : 33,968.06 = 16,140.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,624.48/33,968.06 = 16,140.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,624.48x = 33,968.06 × 16,140.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,624.48x = 548,254,244.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,254,244.66/24,624.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,264.60

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