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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,230.54, 36,308.72 and 16,303.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,230.54, 36,308.72 and 16,303.70 is: 24,430.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,230.54 : 36,308.72 = 16,303.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,230.54/36,308.72 = 16,303.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,230.54x = 36,308.72 × 16,303.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,230.54x = 591,966,478.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,966,478.26/24,230.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,430.59

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