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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,313.23, 33,531.57 and 16,771.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,313.23, 33,531.57 and 16,771.59 is: 23,130.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,313.23 : 33,531.57 = 16,771.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,313.23/33,531.57 = 16,771.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,313.23x = 33,531.57 × 16,771.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,313.23x = 562,377,744.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,377,744.10/24,313.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,130.52

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