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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,437.33, 36,666.39 and 16,548.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,437.33, 36,666.39 and 16,548.74 is: 24,830.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,437.33 : 36,666.39 = 16,548.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,437.33/36,666.39 = 16,548.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,437.33x = 36,666.39 × 16,548.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,437.33x = 606,782,554.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,782,554.85/24,437.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,830.15

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