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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,161.50, 36,266.82 and 16,665.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,161.50, 36,266.82 and 16,665.58 is: 25,015.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,161.50 : 36,266.82 = 16,665.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,161.50/36,266.82 = 16,665.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,161.50x = 36,266.82 × 16,665.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,161.50x = 604,407,590.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,407,590.06/24,161.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,015.32

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