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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,858.96, 37,233.75 and 16,067.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,858.96, 37,233.75 and 16,067.22 is: 24,065.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,858.96 : 37,233.75 = 16,067.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,858.96/37,233.75 = 16,067.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,858.96x = 37,233.75 × 16,067.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,858.96x = 598,242,852.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,242,852.68/24,858.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,065.48

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