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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,382.29, 36,510.96 and 16,875.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,382.29, 36,510.96 and 16,875.45 is: 25,269.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,382.29 : 36,510.96 = 16,875.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,382.29/36,510.96 = 16,875.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,382.29x = 36,510.96 × 16,875.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,382.29x = 616,138,879.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,138,879.93/24,382.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,269.93

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