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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,614.55, 36,921.55 and 16,697.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,614.55, 36,921.55 and 16,697.45 is: 25,045.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,614.55 : 36,921.55 = 16,697.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,614.55/36,921.55 = 16,697.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,614.55x = 36,921.55 × 16,697.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,614.55x = 616,495,735.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,495,735.05/24,614.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,045.99

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