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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,040.16, 33,149.94 and 16,497.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,040.16, 33,149.94 and 16,497.49 is: 22,749.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,040.16 : 33,149.94 = 16,497.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,040.16/33,149.94 = 16,497.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,040.16x = 33,149.94 × 16,497.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,040.16x = 546,890,803.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,890,803.65/24,040.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,749.05

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