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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,169.65, 33,379.38 and 16,635.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,169.65, 33,379.38 and 16,635.39 is: 22,974.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,169.65 : 33,379.38 = 16,635.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,169.65/33,379.38 = 16,635.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,169.65x = 33,379.38 × 16,635.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,169.65x = 555,279,004.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,279,004.26/24,169.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,974.23

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