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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,033.92, 33,164.36 and 16,486.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,033.92, 33,164.36 and 16,486.68 is: 22,749.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,033.92 : 33,164.36 = 16,486.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,033.92/33,164.36 = 16,486.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,033.92x = 33,164.36 × 16,486.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,033.92x = 546,770,190.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,770,190.72/24,033.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,749.94

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