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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,359.16, 36,473.45 and 16,947.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,359.16, 36,473.45 and 16,947.96 is: 25,376.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,359.16 : 36,473.45 = 16,947.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,359.16/36,473.45 = 16,947.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,359.16x = 36,473.45 × 16,947.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,359.16x = 618,150,571.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,150,571.66/24,359.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,376.51

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