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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,132.70, 33,266.21 and 16,942.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,132.70, 33,266.21 and 16,942.44 is: 23,354.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,132.70 : 33,266.21 = 16,942.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,132.70/33,266.21 = 16,942.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,132.70x = 33,266.21 × 16,942.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,132.70x = 563,610,843.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,610,843.16/24,132.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,354.65

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