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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,627.15, 36,940.44 and 16,710.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,627.15, 36,940.44 and 16,710.06 is: 25,064.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,627.15 : 36,940.44 = 16,710.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,627.15/36,940.44 = 16,710.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,627.15x = 36,940.44 × 16,710.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,627.15x = 617,276,968.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,276,968.83/24,627.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,064.90

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