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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,347.70, 36,521.55 and 16,053.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,347.70, 36,521.55 and 16,053.30 is: 24,079.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,347.70 : 36,521.55 = 16,053.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,347.70/36,521.55 = 16,053.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,347.70x = 36,521.55 × 16,053.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,347.70x = 586,291,398.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,291,398.62/24,347.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,079.95

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