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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,417.20, 36,539.40 and 16,986.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,417.20, 36,539.40 and 16,986.80 is: 25,420.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,417.20 : 36,539.40 = 16,986.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,417.20/36,539.40 = 16,986.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,417.20x = 36,539.40 × 16,986.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,417.20x = 620,687,479.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,687,479.92/24,417.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,420.09

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