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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,005.23, 36,001.69 and 16,507.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,005.23, 36,001.69 and 16,507.24 is: 24,756.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,005.23 : 36,001.69 = 16,507.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,005.23/36,001.69 = 16,507.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,005.23x = 36,001.69 × 16,507.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,005.23x = 594,288,479.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,288,479.31/24,005.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,756.63

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