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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,217.68, 33,432.84 and 16,752.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,217.68, 33,432.84 and 16,752.72 is: 23,127.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,217.68 : 33,432.84 = 16,752.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,217.68/33,432.84 = 16,752.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,217.68x = 33,432.84 × 16,752.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,217.68x = 560,091,007.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,091,007.32/24,217.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,127.36

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