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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,011.76, 33,151.44 and 16,470.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,011.76, 33,151.44 and 16,470.72 is: 22,740.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,011.76 : 33,151.44 = 16,470.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,011.76/33,151.44 = 16,470.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,011.76x = 33,151.44 × 16,470.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,011.76x = 546,028,085.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,028,085.84/24,011.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,740.03

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