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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,138.18, 33,275.80 and 16,946.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,138.18, 33,275.80 and 16,946.21 is: 23,361.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,138.18 : 33,275.80 = 16,946.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,138.18/33,275.80 = 16,946.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,138.18x = 33,275.80 × 16,946.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,138.18x = 563,898,485.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,898,485.97/24,138.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,361.27

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