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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,152.02, 33,336.97 and 16,984.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,152.02, 33,336.97 and 16,984.13 is: 23,443.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,152.02 : 33,336.97 = 16,984.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,152.02/33,336.97 = 16,984.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,152.02x = 33,336.97 × 16,984.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,152.02x = 566,199,432.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,199,432.29/24,152.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,443.15

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