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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,854.82, 37,233.03 and 16,095.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,854.82, 37,233.03 and 16,095.90 is: 24,111.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,854.82 : 37,233.03 = 16,095.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,854.82/37,233.03 = 16,095.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,854.82x = 37,233.03 × 16,095.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,854.82x = 599,299,127.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,299,127.58/24,854.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,111.99

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