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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,031.40, 33,137.85 and 16,488.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,031.40, 33,137.85 and 16,488.75 is: 22,737.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,031.40 : 33,137.85 = 16,488.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,031.40/33,137.85 = 16,488.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,031.40x = 33,137.85 × 16,488.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,031.40x = 546,401,724.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,401,724.19/24,031.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,737.00

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