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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,016.57, 33,110.62 and 16,836.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,016.57, 33,110.62 and 16,836.82 is: 23,212.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,016.57 : 33,110.62 = 16,836.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,016.57/33,110.62 = 16,836.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,016.57x = 33,110.62 × 16,836.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,016.57x = 557,477,549.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,477,549.03/24,016.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,212.21

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