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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,630.23, 33,962.83 and 16,658.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,630.23, 33,962.83 and 16,658.61 is: 22,970.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,630.23 : 33,962.83 = 16,658.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,630.23/33,962.83 = 16,658.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,630.23x = 33,962.83 × 16,658.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,630.23x = 565,773,539.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,773,539.47/24,630.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,970.70

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