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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,644.72, 33,997.08 and 16,684.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,644.72, 33,997.08 and 16,684.16 is: 23,015.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,644.72 : 33,997.08 = 16,684.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,644.72/33,997.08 = 16,684.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,644.72x = 33,997.08 × 16,684.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,644.72x = 567,212,722.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,212,722.25/24,644.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,015.59

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