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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,332.60, 36,503.25 and 16,765.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,332.60, 36,503.25 and 16,765.79 is: 25,151.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,332.60 : 36,503.25 = 16,765.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,332.60/36,503.25 = 16,765.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,332.60x = 36,503.25 × 16,765.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,332.60x = 612,005,823.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,005,823.82/24,332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,151.68

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