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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,247.87, 33,444.16 and 16,696.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,247.87, 33,444.16 and 16,696.63 is: 23,029.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,247.87 : 33,444.16 = 16,696.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,247.87/33,444.16 = 16,696.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,247.87x = 33,444.16 × 16,696.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,247.87x = 558,404,972.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,404,972.32/24,247.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,029.03

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