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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,439.30, 36,572.55 and 16,663.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,439.30, 36,572.55 and 16,663.30 is: 24,936.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,439.30 : 36,572.55 = 16,663.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,439.30/36,572.55 = 16,663.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,439.30x = 36,572.55 × 16,663.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,439.30x = 609,419,372.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,419,372.42/24,439.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,936.04

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