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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,446.57, 36,642.18 and 16,853.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,446.57, 36,642.18 and 16,853.25 is: 25,260.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,446.57 : 36,642.18 = 16,853.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,446.57/36,642.18 = 16,853.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,446.57x = 36,642.18 × 16,853.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,446.57x = 617,539,820.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,539,820.09/24,446.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,260.80

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