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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,005.61, 33,157.49 and 16,963.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,005.61, 33,157.49 and 16,963.47 is: 23,430.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,005.61 : 33,157.49 = 16,963.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,005.61/33,157.49 = 16,963.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,005.61x = 33,157.49 × 16,963.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,005.61x = 562,466,002.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,466,002.07/24,005.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,430.61

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