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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,625.41, 33,972.80 and 16,129.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,625.41, 33,972.80 and 16,129.59 is: 22,252.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,625.41 : 33,972.80 = 16,129.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,625.41/33,972.80 = 16,129.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,625.41x = 33,972.80 × 16,129.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,625.41x = 547,967,254.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,967,254.50/24,625.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,252.11

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