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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,311.12, 33,562.59 and 16,797.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,311.12, 33,562.59 and 16,797.91 is: 23,190.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,311.12 : 33,562.59 = 16,797.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,311.12/33,562.59 = 16,797.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,311.12x = 33,562.59 × 16,797.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,311.12x = 563,781,258.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,781,258.69/24,311.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,190.26

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