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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,137.12, 33,274.34 and 16,945.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,137.12, 33,274.34 and 16,945.14 is: 23,359.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,137.12 : 33,274.34 = 16,945.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,137.12/33,274.34 = 16,945.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,137.12x = 33,274.34 × 16,945.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,137.12x = 563,838,349.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,838,349.71/24,137.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,359.80

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