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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,339.24, 33,575.12 and 16,789.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,339.24, 33,575.12 and 16,789.30 is: 23,160.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,339.24 : 33,575.12 = 16,789.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,339.24/33,575.12 = 16,789.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,339.24x = 33,575.12 × 16,789.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,339.24x = 563,702,762.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,702,762.22/24,339.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,160.25

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