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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,255.14, 33,454.19 and 16,703.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,255.14, 33,454.19 and 16,703.87 is: 23,039.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,255.14 : 33,454.19 = 16,703.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,255.14/33,454.19 = 16,703.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,255.14x = 33,454.19 × 16,703.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,255.14x = 558,814,357.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,814,357.20/24,255.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,039.01

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