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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,486.33, 36,729.48 and 16,164.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,486.33, 36,729.48 and 16,164.39 is: 24,246.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,486.33 : 36,729.48 = 16,164.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,486.33/36,729.48 = 16,164.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,486.33x = 36,729.48 × 16,164.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,486.33x = 593,709,837.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,709,837.57/24,486.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,246.59

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