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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,597.62, 33,955.71 and 16,663.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,597.62, 33,955.71 and 16,663.94 is: 23,003.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,597.62 : 33,955.71 = 16,663.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,597.62/33,955.71 = 16,663.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,597.62x = 33,955.71 × 16,663.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,597.62x = 565,835,914.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,835,914.10/24,597.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,003.69

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