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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,140.87, 33,326.06 and 16,087.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,140.87, 33,326.06 and 16,087.93 is: 22,209.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,140.87 : 33,326.06 = 16,087.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,140.87/33,326.06 = 16,087.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,140.87x = 33,326.06 × 16,087.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,140.87x = 536,147,320.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,147,320.46/24,140.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,209.11

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