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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,604.62, 33,965.37 and 16,670.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,604.62, 33,965.37 and 16,670.94 is: 23,013.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,604.62 : 33,965.37 = 16,670.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,604.62/33,965.37 = 16,670.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,604.62x = 33,965.37 × 16,670.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,604.62x = 566,234,645.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,234,645.35/24,604.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,013.35

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