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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,209.52, 33,433.92 and 16,675.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,209.52, 33,433.92 and 16,675.44 is: 23,029.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,209.52 : 33,433.92 = 16,675.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,209.52/33,433.92 = 16,675.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,209.52x = 33,433.92 × 16,675.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,209.52x = 557,525,326.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,525,326.92/24,209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,029.18

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