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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,643.72, 33,995.70 and 16,683.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,643.72, 33,995.70 and 16,683.16 is: 23,014.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,643.72 : 33,995.70 = 16,683.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,643.72/33,995.70 = 16,683.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,643.72x = 33,995.70 × 16,683.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,643.72x = 567,155,702.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,155,702.41/24,643.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,014.21

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