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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,467.06, 36,637.77 and 16,959.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,467.06, 36,637.77 and 16,959.91 is: 25,396.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,467.06 : 36,637.77 = 16,959.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,467.06/36,637.77 = 16,959.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,467.06x = 36,637.77 × 16,959.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,467.06x = 621,373,190.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,373,190.21/24,467.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,396.31

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