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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,231.52, 33,464.88 and 16,697.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,231.52, 33,464.88 and 16,697.44 is: 23,059.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,231.52 : 33,464.88 = 16,697.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,231.52/33,464.88 = 16,697.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,231.52x = 33,464.88 × 16,697.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,231.52x = 558,777,825.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,777,825.91/24,231.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,059.96

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