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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,369.84, 36,512.73 and 16,454.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,369.84, 36,512.73 and 16,454.88 is: 24,653.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,369.84 : 36,512.73 = 16,454.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,369.84/36,512.73 = 16,454.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,369.84x = 36,512.73 × 16,454.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,369.84x = 600,812,590.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,812,590.62/24,369.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,653.94

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