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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,167.12, 33,315.68 and 16,975.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,167.12, 33,315.68 and 16,975.20 is: 23,401.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,167.12 : 33,315.68 = 16,975.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,167.12/33,315.68 = 16,975.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,167.12x = 33,315.68 × 16,975.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,167.12x = 565,540,331.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,540,331.14/24,167.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,401.23

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