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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,625.62, 36,938.21 and 16,708.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,625.62, 36,938.21 and 16,708.55 is: 25,062.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,625.62 : 36,938.21 = 16,708.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,625.62/36,938.21 = 16,708.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,625.62x = 36,938.21 × 16,708.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,625.62x = 617,183,660.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,183,660.46/24,625.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,062.66

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