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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,010.22, 36,006.10 and 16,592.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,010.22, 36,006.10 and 16,592.19 is: 24,881.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,010.22 : 36,006.10 = 16,592.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,010.22/36,006.10 = 16,592.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,010.22x = 36,006.10 × 16,592.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,010.22x = 597,420,171.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,420,171.72/24,010.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,881.91

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