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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,044.31, 33,126.84 and 16,769.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,044.31, 33,126.84 and 16,769.45 is: 23,103.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,044.31 : 33,126.84 = 16,769.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,044.31/33,126.84 = 16,769.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,044.31x = 33,126.84 × 16,769.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,044.31x = 555,518,969.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,518,969.86/24,044.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,103.97

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