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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,268.20, 36,315.90 and 16,837.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,268.20, 36,315.90 and 16,837.80 is: 25,196.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,268.20 : 36,315.90 = 16,837.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,268.20/36,315.90 = 16,837.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,268.20x = 36,315.90 × 16,837.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,268.20x = 611,479,861.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,479,861.02/24,268.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,196.75

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