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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,475.79, 33,768.42 and 16,919.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,475.79, 33,768.42 and 16,919.39 is: 23,343.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,475.79 : 33,768.42 = 16,919.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,475.79/33,768.42 = 16,919.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,475.79x = 33,768.42 × 16,919.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,475.79x = 571,340,898.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,340,898.82/24,475.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,343.11

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