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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,552.08, 36,846.46 and 16,635.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,552.08, 36,846.46 and 16,635.82 is: 24,966.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,552.08 : 36,846.46 = 16,635.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,552.08/36,846.46 = 16,635.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,552.08x = 36,846.46 × 16,635.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,552.08x = 612,971,154.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,971,154.20/24,552.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,966.16

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