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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,642.93, 33,995.39 and 16,141.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,642.93, 33,995.39 and 16,141.38 is: 22,267.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,642.93 : 33,995.39 = 16,141.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,642.93/33,995.39 = 16,141.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,642.93x = 33,995.39 × 16,141.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,642.93x = 548,732,508.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,732,508.24/24,642.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,267.34

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