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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,305.38, 36,462.61 and 16,738.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,305.38, 36,462.61 and 16,738.58 is: 25,110.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,305.38 : 36,462.61 = 16,738.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,305.38/36,462.61 = 16,738.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,305.38x = 36,462.61 × 16,738.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,305.38x = 610,332,189.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,332,189.91/24,305.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,110.99

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