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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,644.70, 24,790.44 and 16,564.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,644.70, 24,790.44 and 16,564.22 is: 24,670.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,644.70 : 24,790.44 = 16,564.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,644.70/24,790.44 = 16,564.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,644.70x = 24,790.44 × 16,564.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,644.70x = 410,634,302.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,634,302.06/16,644.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,670.57

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