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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,472.06, 33,755.61 and 16,811.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,472.06, 33,755.61 and 16,811.68 is: 23,189.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,472.06 : 33,755.61 = 16,811.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,472.06/33,755.61 = 16,811.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,472.06x = 33,755.61 × 16,811.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,472.06x = 567,488,344.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,488,344.75/24,472.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,189.24

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