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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,376.92, 36,549.60 and 16,031.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,376.92, 36,549.60 and 16,031.67 is: 24,037.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,376.92 : 36,549.60 = 16,031.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,376.92/36,549.60 = 16,031.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,376.92x = 36,549.60 × 16,031.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,376.92x = 585,951,125.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,951,125.83/24,376.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,037.13

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