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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,016.84, 33,138.87 and 16,868.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,016.84, 33,138.87 and 16,868.60 is: 23,275.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,016.84 : 33,138.87 = 16,868.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,016.84/33,138.87 = 16,868.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,016.84x = 33,138.87 × 16,868.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,016.84x = 559,006,269.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,006,269.83/24,016.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,275.60

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