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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,158.23, 36,195.09 and 16,767.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,158.23, 36,195.09 and 16,767.39 is: 25,121.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,158.23 : 36,195.09 = 16,767.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,158.23/36,195.09 = 16,767.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,158.23x = 36,195.09 × 16,767.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,158.23x = 606,897,190.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,897,190.12/24,158.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,121.76

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