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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,615.67, 36,923.23 and 16,698.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,615.67, 36,923.23 and 16,698.58 is: 25,047.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,615.67 : 36,923.23 = 16,698.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,615.67/36,923.23 = 16,698.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,615.67x = 36,923.23 × 16,698.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,615.67x = 616,565,510.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,565,510.01/24,615.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,047.68

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