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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,285.48, 33,493.08 and 16,744.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,285.48, 33,493.08 and 16,744.08 is: 23,092.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,285.48 : 33,493.08 = 16,744.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,285.48/33,493.08 = 16,744.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,285.48x = 33,493.08 × 16,744.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,285.48x = 560,810,810.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,810,810.97/24,285.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,092.43

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