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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,379.92, 36,554.11 and 16,034.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,379.92, 36,554.11 and 16,034.67 is: 24,041.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,379.92 : 36,554.11 = 16,034.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,379.92/36,554.11 = 16,034.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,379.92x = 36,554.11 × 16,034.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,379.92x = 586,133,050.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,133,050.91/24,379.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,041.63

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