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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,153.84, 36,252.63 and 16,761.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,153.84, 36,252.63 and 16,761.78 is: 25,157.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,153.84 : 36,252.63 = 16,761.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,153.84/36,252.63 = 16,761.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,153.84x = 36,252.63 × 16,761.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,153.84x = 607,658,608.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,658,608.48/24,153.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,157.85

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