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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,274.70, 36,325.65 and 16,844.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,274.70, 36,325.65 and 16,844.30 is: 25,206.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,274.70 : 36,325.65 = 16,844.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,274.70/36,325.65 = 16,844.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,274.70x = 36,325.65 × 16,844.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,274.70x = 611,880,146.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,880,146.30/24,274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,206.50

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