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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,174.98, 33,363.87 and 16,233.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,174.98, 33,363.87 and 16,233.74 is: 22,404.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,174.98 : 33,363.87 = 16,233.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,174.98/33,363.87 = 16,233.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,174.98x = 33,363.87 × 16,233.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,174.98x = 541,620,390.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,620,390.97/24,174.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,404.17

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