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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,617.76, 36,888.72 and 16,710

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,617.76, 36,888.72 and 16,710 is: 25,039.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,617.76 : 36,888.72 = 16,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,617.76/36,888.72 = 16,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,617.76x = 36,888.72 × 16,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,617.76x = 616,410,511.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,410,511.20/24,617.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,039.26

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