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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,617.77, 36,926.38 and 16,700.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,617.77, 36,926.38 and 16,700.68 is: 25,050.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,617.77 : 36,926.38 = 16,700.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,617.77/36,926.38 = 16,700.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,617.77x = 36,926.38 × 16,700.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,617.77x = 616,695,722.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,695,722.97/24,617.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,050.84

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