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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,657.44, 33,993.12 and 16,687.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,657.44, 33,993.12 and 16,687.04 is: 23,005.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,657.44 : 33,993.12 = 16,687.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,657.44/33,993.12 = 16,687.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,657.44x = 33,993.12 × 16,687.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,657.44x = 567,244,553.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,244,553.16/24,657.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,005.01

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