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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,041.14, 33,188.42 and 16,886.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,041.14, 33,188.42 and 16,886.23 is: 23,311.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,041.14 : 33,188.42 = 16,886.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,041.14/33,188.42 = 16,886.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,041.14x = 33,188.42 × 16,886.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,041.14x = 560,427,293.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,427,293.46/24,041.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,311.18

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