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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,159.81, 36,170.60 and 16,354.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,159.81, 36,170.60 and 16,354.65 is: 24,485.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,159.81 : 36,170.60 = 16,354.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,159.81/36,170.60 = 16,354.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,159.81x = 36,170.60 × 16,354.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,159.81x = 591,557,421.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,557,421.52/24,159.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,485.19

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