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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,170.04, 36,294.72 and 16,322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,170.04, 36,294.72 and 16,322.88 is: 24,511.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,170.04 : 36,294.72 = 16,322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,170.04/36,294.72 = 16,322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,170.04x = 36,294.72 × 16,322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,170.04x = 592,434,359.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,434,359.19/24,170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,511.10

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