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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,160.75, 36,265.70 and 16,664.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,160.75, 36,265.70 and 16,664.83 is: 25,014.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,160.75 : 36,265.70 = 16,664.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,160.75/36,265.70 = 16,664.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,160.75x = 36,265.70 × 16,664.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,160.75x = 604,361,725.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,361,725.33/24,160.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,014.20

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