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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,211.52, 33,436.68 and 16,677.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,211.52, 33,436.68 and 16,677.44 is: 23,031.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,211.52 : 33,436.68 = 16,677.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,211.52/33,436.68 = 16,677.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,211.52x = 33,436.68 × 16,677.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,211.52x = 557,638,224.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,638,224.50/24,211.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,031.94

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