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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,490.79, 33,749.90 and 16,519.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,490.79, 33,749.90 and 16,519.17 is: 22,764.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,490.79 : 33,749.90 = 16,519.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,490.79/33,749.90 = 16,519.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,490.79x = 33,749.90 × 16,519.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,490.79x = 557,520,441.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,520,441.50/24,490.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,764.50

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