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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,362.73, 33,614.75 and 16,806.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,362.73, 33,614.75 and 16,806.65 is: 23,189.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,362.73 : 33,614.75 = 16,806.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,362.73/33,614.75 = 16,806.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,362.73x = 33,614.75 × 16,806.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,362.73x = 564,951,212.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,951,212.03/24,362.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,189.16

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