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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,221.40, 36,332.10 and 16,834.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,221.40, 36,332.10 and 16,834.20 is: 25,251.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,221.40 : 36,332.10 = 16,834.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,221.40/36,332.10 = 16,834.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,221.40x = 36,332.10 × 16,834.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,221.40x = 611,621,837.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,621,837.82/24,221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,251.30

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