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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,359.07, 36,536.22 and 16,512

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,359.07, 36,536.22 and 16,512 is: 24,766.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,359.07 : 36,536.22 = 16,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,359.07/36,536.22 = 16,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,359.07x = 36,536.22 × 16,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,359.07x = 603,286,064.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,286,064.64/24,359.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,766.38

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