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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,250.58, 36,338.77 and 16,323.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,250.58, 36,338.77 and 16,323.78 is: 24,460.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,250.58 : 36,338.77 = 16,323.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,250.58/36,338.77 = 16,323.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,250.58x = 36,338.77 × 16,323.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,250.58x = 593,186,086.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,186,086.95/24,250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,460.70

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