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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,010.72, 36,034.56 and 16,666.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,010.72, 36,034.56 and 16,666.72 is: 25,012.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,010.72 : 36,034.56 = 16,666.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,010.72/36,034.56 = 16,666.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,010.72x = 36,034.56 × 16,666.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,010.72x = 600,577,921.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,577,921.84/24,010.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,012.91

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