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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,006.66, 33,091.29 and 16,921.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,006.66, 33,091.29 and 16,921.86 is: 23,325.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,006.66 : 33,091.29 = 16,921.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,006.66/33,091.29 = 16,921.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,006.66x = 33,091.29 × 16,921.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,006.66x = 559,966,176.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,966,176.60/24,006.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,325.45

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