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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,264.87, 33,445.22 and 16,698.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,264.87, 33,445.22 and 16,698.39 is: 23,016.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,264.87 : 33,445.22 = 16,698.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,264.87/33,445.22 = 16,698.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,264.87x = 33,445.22 × 16,698.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,264.87x = 558,481,243.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,481,243.70/24,264.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,016.04

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