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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,810.86, 37,247.88 and 16,082.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,810.86, 37,247.88 and 16,082.30 is: 24,143.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,810.86 : 37,247.88 = 16,082.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,810.86/37,247.88 = 16,082.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,810.86x = 37,247.88 × 16,082.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,810.86x = 599,031,580.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,031,580.52/24,810.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,143.93

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