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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,622.80, 36,847.80 and 16,846.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,622.80, 36,847.80 and 16,846.80 is: 25,211.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,622.80 : 36,847.80 = 16,846.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,622.80/36,847.80 = 16,846.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,622.80x = 36,847.80 × 16,846.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,622.80x = 620,767,517.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,767,517.04/24,622.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,211.09

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