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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,620.55, 36,888.90 and 16,706.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,620.55, 36,888.90 and 16,706.04 is: 25,030.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,620.55 : 36,888.90 = 16,706.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,620.55/36,888.90 = 16,706.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,620.55x = 36,888.90 × 16,706.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,620.55x = 616,267,438.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,267,438.96/24,620.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,030.61

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