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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,174.72, 33,329.25 and 16,607.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,174.72, 33,329.25 and 16,607.70 is: 22,896.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,174.72 : 33,329.25 = 16,607.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,174.72/33,329.25 = 16,607.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,174.72x = 33,329.25 × 16,607.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,174.72x = 553,522,185.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,522,185.23/24,174.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,896.74

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