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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,270.05, 33,479.83 and 16,703.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,270.05, 33,479.83 and 16,703.25 is: 23,041.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,270.05 : 33,479.83 = 16,703.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,270.05/33,479.83 = 16,703.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,270.05x = 33,479.83 × 16,703.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,270.05x = 559,221,970.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,221,970.45/24,270.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,041.65

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