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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,635.81, 36,953.33 and 16,718.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,635.81, 36,953.33 and 16,718.67 is: 25,077.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,635.81 : 36,953.33 = 16,718.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,635.81/36,953.33 = 16,718.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,635.81x = 36,953.33 × 16,718.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,635.81x = 617,810,446.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,810,446.08/24,635.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,077.75

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