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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,591.60, 36,887.40 and 16,815.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,591.60, 36,887.40 and 16,815.60 is: 25,223.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,591.60 : 36,887.40 = 16,815.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,591.60/36,887.40 = 16,815.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,591.60x = 36,887.40 × 16,815.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,591.60x = 620,283,763.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,283,763.44/24,591.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,223.40

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