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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,626.15, 36,938.94 and 16,709.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,626.15, 36,938.94 and 16,709.06 is: 25,063.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,626.15 : 36,938.94 = 16,709.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,626.15/36,938.94 = 16,709.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,626.15x = 36,938.94 × 16,709.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,626.15x = 617,214,964.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,214,964.80/24,626.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,063.40

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