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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,086.16, 33,027.35 and 23,251.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,086.16, 33,027.35 and 23,251.86 is: 31,883.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,086.16 : 33,027.35 = 23,251.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,086.16/33,027.35 = 23,251.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,086.16x = 33,027.35 × 23,251.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,086.16x = 767,947,202.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,947,202.11/24,086.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,883.34

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