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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,521.63, 36,782.22 and 16,238.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,521.63, 36,782.22 and 16,238.70 is: 24,357.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,521.63 : 36,782.22 = 16,238.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,521.63/36,782.22 = 16,238.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,521.63x = 36,782.22 × 16,238.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,521.63x = 597,295,435.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,295,435.91/24,521.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,357.91

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