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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,139.12, 33,277.10 and 16,947.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,139.12, 33,277.10 and 16,947.14 is: 23,362.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,139.12 : 33,277.10 = 16,947.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,139.12/33,277.10 = 16,947.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,139.12x = 33,277.10 × 16,947.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,139.12x = 563,951,672.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,951,672.49/24,139.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,362.56

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