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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,042.07, 33,123.74 and 16,767.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,042.07, 33,123.74 and 16,767.20 is: 23,100.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,042.07 : 33,123.74 = 16,767.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,042.07/33,123.74 = 16,767.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,042.07x = 33,123.74 × 16,767.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,042.07x = 555,392,372.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,392,372.30/24,042.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,100.86

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