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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,008.91, 33,094.40 and 16,924.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,008.91, 33,094.40 and 16,924.11 is: 23,328.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,008.91 : 33,094.40 = 16,924.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,008.91/33,094.40 = 16,924.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,008.91x = 33,094.40 × 16,924.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,008.91x = 560,093,181.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,093,181.36/24,008.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,328.56

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