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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,459.76, 33,769.47 and 16,903.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,459.76, 33,769.47 and 16,903.27 is: 23,336.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,459.76 : 33,769.47 = 16,903.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,459.76/33,769.47 = 16,903.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,459.76x = 33,769.47 × 16,903.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,459.76x = 570,814,469.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,814,469.17/24,459.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,336.88

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