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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,036.66, 33,145.11 and 16,493.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,036.66, 33,145.11 and 16,493.99 is: 22,744.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,036.66 : 33,145.11 = 16,493.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,036.66/33,145.11 = 16,493.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,036.66x = 33,145.11 × 16,493.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,036.66x = 546,694,947.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,694,947.16/24,036.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,744.21

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