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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,281.78, 33,495.73 and 16,714.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,281.78, 33,495.73 and 16,714.76 is: 23,057.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,281.78 : 33,495.73 = 16,714.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,281.78/33,495.73 = 16,714.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,281.78x = 33,495.73 × 16,714.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,281.78x = 559,872,878.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,872,878.71/24,281.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,057.33

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