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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,042.14, 33,189.80 and 16,887.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,042.14, 33,189.80 and 16,887.23 is: 23,312.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,042.14 : 33,189.80 = 16,887.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,042.14/33,189.80 = 16,887.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,042.14x = 33,189.80 × 16,887.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,042.14x = 560,483,786.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,483,786.25/24,042.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,312.56

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