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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,465.09, 36,635.33 and 16,119.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,465.09, 36,635.33 and 16,119.81 is: 24,138.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,465.09 : 36,635.33 = 16,119.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,465.09/36,635.33 = 16,119.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,465.09x = 36,635.33 × 16,119.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,465.09x = 590,554,599.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,554,599.19/24,465.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,138.66

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