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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,439.80, 36,573.30 and 16,663.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,439.80, 36,573.30 and 16,663.80 is: 24,936.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,439.80 : 36,573.30 = 16,663.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,439.80/36,573.30 = 16,663.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,439.80x = 36,573.30 × 16,663.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,439.80x = 609,450,156.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,450,156.54/24,439.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,936.79

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