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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,008.81, 35,965.22 and 16,494.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,008.81, 35,965.22 and 16,494.03 is: 24,708.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,008.81 : 35,965.22 = 16,494.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,008.81/35,965.22 = 16,494.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,008.81x = 35,965.22 × 16,494.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,008.81x = 593,211,335.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,211,335.17/24,008.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,708.07

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