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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,597.12, 33,955.02 and 16,663.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,597.12, 33,955.02 and 16,663.44 is: 23,003.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,597.12 : 33,955.02 = 16,663.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,597.12/33,955.02 = 16,663.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,597.12x = 33,955.02 × 16,663.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,597.12x = 565,807,438.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,807,438.47/24,597.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,003.00

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