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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,265.70, 36,312.15 and 16,835.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,265.70, 36,312.15 and 16,835.30 is: 25,193.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,265.70 : 36,312.15 = 16,835.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,265.70/36,312.15 = 16,835.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,265.70x = 36,312.15 × 16,835.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,265.70x = 611,325,938.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,325,938.90/24,265.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,193.01

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