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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,447.57, 36,643.68 and 16,854.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,447.57, 36,643.68 and 16,854.25 is: 25,262.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,447.57 : 36,643.68 = 16,854.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,447.57/36,643.68 = 16,854.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,447.57x = 36,643.68 × 16,854.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,447.57x = 617,601,743.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,601,743.64/24,447.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,262.30

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