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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,942.68, 33,006.66 and 16,847.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,942.68, 33,006.66 and 16,847.08 is: 23,224.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,942.68 : 33,006.66 = 16,847.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,942.68/33,006.66 = 16,847.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,942.68x = 33,006.66 × 16,847.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,942.68x = 556,065,841.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,065,841.55/23,942.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,224.88

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