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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,323.26, 33,545.34 and 16,781.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,323.26, 33,545.34 and 16,781.62 is: 23,144.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,323.26 : 33,545.34 = 16,781.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,323.26/33,545.34 = 16,781.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,323.26x = 33,545.34 × 16,781.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,323.26x = 562,945,148.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,945,148.65/24,323.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,144.31

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