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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,209.10, 36,265.05 and 16,335.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,209.10, 36,265.05 and 16,335.90 is: 24,471.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,209.10 : 36,265.05 = 16,335.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,209.10/36,265.05 = 16,335.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,209.10x = 36,265.05 × 16,335.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,209.10x = 592,422,230.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,422,230.30/24,209.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,471.06

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