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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,448.07, 36,644.43 and 16,854.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,448.07, 36,644.43 and 16,854.76 is: 25,263.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,448.07 : 36,644.43 = 16,854.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,448.07/36,644.43 = 16,854.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,448.07x = 36,644.43 × 16,854.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,448.07x = 617,632,889.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,632,889.76/24,448.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,263.05

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