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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,213.59, 33,399.68 and 16,646.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,213.59, 33,399.68 and 16,646.79 is: 22,962.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,213.59 : 33,399.68 = 16,646.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,213.59/33,399.68 = 16,646.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,213.59x = 33,399.68 × 16,646.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,213.59x = 555,997,250.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,997,250.54/24,213.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,962.20

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