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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,274.20, 36,324.90 and 16,843.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,274.20, 36,324.90 and 16,843.80 is: 25,205.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,274.20 : 36,324.90 = 16,843.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,274.20/36,324.90 = 16,843.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,274.20x = 36,324.90 × 16,843.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,274.20x = 611,849,350.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,849,350.62/24,274.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,205.75

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