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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,022.60, 36,033.90 and 16,611.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,022.60, 36,033.90 and 16,611.40 is: 24,917.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,022.60 : 36,033.90 = 16,611.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,022.60/36,033.90 = 16,611.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,022.60x = 36,033.90 × 16,611.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,022.60x = 598,573,526.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,573,526.46/24,022.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,917.10

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