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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,632.96, 33,998.40 and 16,676.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,632.96, 33,998.40 and 16,676.48 is: 23,016.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,632.96 : 33,998.40 = 16,676.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,632.96/33,998.40 = 16,676.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,632.96x = 33,998.40 × 16,676.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,632.96x = 566,973,637.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,973,637.63/24,632.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,016.87

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