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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,373.47, 36,535.99 and 16,962.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,373.47, 36,535.99 and 16,962.36 is: 25,426.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,373.47 : 36,535.99 = 16,962.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,373.47/36,535.99 = 16,962.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,373.47x = 36,535.99 × 16,962.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,373.47x = 619,736,530.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,736,530.52/24,373.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,426.68

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