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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,512.16, 33,814.08 and 16,965.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,512.16, 33,814.08 and 16,965.60 is: 23,403.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,512.16 : 33,814.08 = 16,965.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,512.16/33,814.08 = 16,965.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,512.16x = 33,814.08 × 16,965.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,512.16x = 573,676,155.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,676,155.65/24,512.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,403.74

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