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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,230.64, 33,417.68 and 16,689.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,230.64, 33,417.68 and 16,689.18 is: 23,016.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,230.64 : 33,417.68 = 16,689.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,230.64/33,417.68 = 16,689.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,230.64x = 33,417.68 × 16,689.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,230.64x = 557,713,676.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,713,676.70/24,230.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,016.88

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