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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,261, 33,480.18 and 16,813.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,261, 33,480.18 and 16,813.32 is: 23,202.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,261 : 33,480.18 = 16,813.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,261/33,480.18 = 16,813.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,261x = 33,480.18 × 16,813.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,261x = 562,912,980.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,912,980.00/24,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,202.38

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