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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,168.40, 36,252.60 and 16,795.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,168.40, 36,252.60 and 16,795.60 is: 25,193.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,168.40 : 36,252.60 = 16,795.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,168.40/36,252.60 = 16,795.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,168.40x = 36,252.60 × 16,795.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,168.40x = 608,884,168.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,884,168.56/24,168.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,193.40

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