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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,247.53, 33,476.97 and 16,603.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,247.53, 33,476.97 and 16,603.60 is: 22,923.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,247.53 : 33,476.97 = 16,603.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,247.53/33,476.97 = 16,603.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,247.53x = 33,476.97 × 16,603.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,247.53x = 555,838,002.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,838,002.46/24,247.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,923.49

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