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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,332.10, 36,534.60 and 16,969.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,332.10, 36,534.60 and 16,969.20 is: 25,479.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,332.10 : 36,534.60 = 16,969.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,332.10/36,534.60 = 16,969.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,332.10x = 36,534.60 × 16,969.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,332.10x = 619,962,934.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,962,934.32/24,332.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,479.22

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