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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,206.21, 36,287.44 and 16,814.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,206.21, 36,287.44 and 16,814.15 is: 25,206.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,206.21 : 36,287.44 = 16,814.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,206.21/36,287.44 = 16,814.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,206.21x = 36,287.44 × 16,814.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,206.21x = 610,142,459.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,142,459.28/24,206.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,206.03

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