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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,617.21, 36,925.54 and 16,700.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,617.21, 36,925.54 and 16,700.11 is: 25,049.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,617.21 : 36,925.54 = 16,700.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,617.21/36,925.54 = 16,700.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,617.21x = 36,925.54 × 16,700.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,617.21x = 616,660,445.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,660,445.75/24,617.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,049.98

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