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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,393.94, 33,651.57 and 16,847.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,393.94, 33,651.57 and 16,847.98 is: 23,241.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,393.94 : 33,651.57 = 16,847.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,393.94/33,651.57 = 16,847.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,393.94x = 33,651.57 × 16,847.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,393.94x = 566,960,810.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,960,810.07/24,393.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,241.88

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