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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,021.88, 33,147.82 and 16,474.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,021.88, 33,147.82 and 16,474.66 is: 22,733.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,021.88 : 33,147.82 = 16,474.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,021.88/33,147.82 = 16,474.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,021.88x = 33,147.82 × 16,474.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,021.88x = 546,099,064.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,099,064.24/24,021.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,733.40

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