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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,063.78, 33,153.68 and 16,788.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,063.78, 33,153.68 and 16,788.90 is: 23,130.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,063.78 : 33,153.68 = 16,788.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,063.78/33,153.68 = 16,788.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,063.78x = 33,153.68 × 16,788.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,063.78x = 556,613,734.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,613,734.21/24,063.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,130.77

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