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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,188.33, 33,393.77 and 16,119.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,188.33, 33,393.77 and 16,119.84 is: 22,254.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,188.33 : 33,393.77 = 16,119.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,188.33/33,393.77 = 16,119.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,188.33x = 33,393.77 × 16,119.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,188.33x = 538,302,148.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,302,148.80/24,188.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,254.63

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