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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,464.30, 36,633.62 and 16,957.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,464.30, 36,633.62 and 16,957.15 is: 25,392.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,464.30 : 36,633.62 = 16,957.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,464.30/36,633.62 = 16,957.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,464.30x = 36,633.62 × 16,957.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,464.30x = 621,201,740.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,201,740.19/24,464.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,392.18

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