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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,615.12, 33,979.86 and 16,681.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,615.12, 33,979.86 and 16,681.44 is: 23,027.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,615.12 : 33,979.86 = 16,681.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,615.12/33,979.86 = 16,681.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,615.12x = 33,979.86 × 16,681.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,615.12x = 566,832,995.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,832,995.80/24,615.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,027.84

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