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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,713.20, 37,032.39 and 16,363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,713.20, 37,032.39 and 16,363.32 is: 24,520.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,713.20 : 37,032.39 = 16,363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,713.20/37,032.39 = 16,363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,713.20x = 37,032.39 × 16,363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,713.20x = 605,972,709.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,972,709.06/24,713.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,520.20

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