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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,140.88, 33,323.40 and 16,698.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,140.88, 33,323.40 and 16,698.96 is: 23,050.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,140.88 : 33,323.40 = 16,698.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,140.88/33,323.40 = 16,698.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,140.88x = 33,323.40 × 16,698.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,140.88x = 556,466,123.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,466,123.66/24,140.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,050.78

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