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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,204.96, 36,285.57 and 16,812.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,204.96, 36,285.57 and 16,812.90 is: 25,204.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,204.96 : 36,285.57 = 16,812.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,204.96/36,285.57 = 16,812.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,204.96x = 36,285.57 × 16,812.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,204.96x = 610,065,659.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,065,659.85/24,204.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,204.16

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