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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,888.52, 37,262.94 and 16,097.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,888.52, 37,262.94 and 16,097.32 is: 24,100.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,888.52 : 37,262.94 = 16,097.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,888.52/37,262.94 = 16,097.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,888.52x = 37,262.94 × 16,097.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,888.52x = 599,833,469.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,833,469.32/24,888.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,100.81

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