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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,231.12, 36,355.68 and 16,831.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,231.12, 36,355.68 and 16,831.68 is: 25,253.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,231.12 : 36,355.68 = 16,831.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,231.12/36,355.68 = 16,831.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,231.12x = 36,355.68 × 16,831.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,231.12x = 611,927,171.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,927,171.94/24,231.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,253.77

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