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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,170.94, 33,381.25 and 16,636.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,170.94, 33,381.25 and 16,636.73 is: 22,976.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,170.94 : 33,381.25 = 16,636.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,170.94/33,381.25 = 16,636.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,170.94x = 33,381.25 × 16,636.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,170.94x = 555,354,634.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,354,634.81/24,170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,976.13

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