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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,229.64, 33,416.30 and 16,688.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,229.64, 33,416.30 and 16,688.18 is: 23,015.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,229.64 : 33,416.30 = 16,688.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,229.64/33,416.30 = 16,688.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,229.64x = 33,416.30 × 16,688.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,229.64x = 557,657,229.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,657,229.33/24,229.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,015.50

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