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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,362.24, 36,558 and 16,871.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,362.24, 36,558 and 16,871.88 is: 25,317.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,362.24 : 36,558 = 16,871.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,362.24/36,558 = 16,871.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,362.24x = 36,558 × 16,871.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,362.24x = 616,802,189.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,802,189.04/24,362.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,317.96

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