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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,271.05, 33,481.21 and 16,704.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,271.05, 33,481.21 and 16,704.25 is: 23,043.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,271.05 : 33,481.21 = 16,704.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,271.05/33,481.21 = 16,704.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,271.05x = 33,481.21 × 16,704.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,271.05x = 559,278,502.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,278,502.14/24,271.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,043.03

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