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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,266.48, 36,388.38 and 16,874.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,266.48, 36,388.38 and 16,874.60 is: 25,304.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,266.48 : 36,388.38 = 16,874.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,266.48/36,388.38 = 16,874.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,266.48x = 36,388.38 × 16,874.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,266.48x = 614,039,357.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,039,357.15/24,266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,304.01

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