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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,627.73, 36,941.28 and 16,710.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,627.73, 36,941.28 and 16,710.64 is: 25,065.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,627.73 : 36,941.28 = 16,710.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,627.73/36,941.28 = 16,710.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,627.73x = 36,941.28 × 16,710.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,627.73x = 617,312,431.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,312,431.22/24,627.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,065.75

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