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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,285.78, 33,501.24 and 16,718.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,285.78, 33,501.24 and 16,718.76 is: 23,062.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,285.78 : 33,501.24 = 16,718.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,285.78/33,501.24 = 16,718.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,285.78x = 33,501.24 × 16,718.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,285.78x = 560,099,191.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,099,191.26/24,285.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,062.85

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