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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,035.87, 36,063.03 and 16,926.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,035.87, 36,063.03 and 16,926.93 is: 25,396.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,035.87 : 36,063.03 = 16,926.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,035.87/36,063.03 = 16,926.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,035.87x = 36,063.03 × 16,926.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,035.87x = 610,436,312.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,436,312.64/24,035.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,396.89

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