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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,644.97, 33,997.43 and 16,684.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,644.97, 33,997.43 and 16,684.41 is: 23,015.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,644.97 : 33,997.43 = 16,684.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,644.97/33,997.43 = 16,684.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,644.97x = 33,997.43 × 16,684.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,644.97x = 567,226,977.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,226,977.64/24,644.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,015.93

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