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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,033.64, 36,069.06 and 16,689.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,033.64, 36,069.06 and 16,689.64 is: 25,047.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,033.64 : 36,069.06 = 16,689.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,033.64/36,069.06 = 16,689.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,033.64x = 36,069.06 × 16,689.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,033.64x = 601,979,626.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,979,626.54/24,033.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,047.38

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