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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,359.36, 33,610.10 and 16,803.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,359.36, 33,610.10 and 16,803.27 is: 23,184.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,359.36 : 33,610.10 = 16,803.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,359.36/33,610.10 = 16,803.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,359.36x = 33,610.10 × 16,803.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,359.36x = 564,759,501.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,759,501.01/24,359.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,184.50

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