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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,348.28, 33,586.50 and 16,782.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,348.28, 33,586.50 and 16,782.88 is: 23,150.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,348.28 : 33,586.50 = 16,782.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,348.28/33,586.50 = 16,782.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,348.28x = 33,586.50 × 16,782.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,348.28x = 563,678,199.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,678,199.12/24,348.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,150.64

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