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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,639.93, 36,959.51 and 16,722.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,639.93, 36,959.51 and 16,722.79 is: 25,083.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,639.93 : 36,959.51 = 16,722.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,639.93/36,959.51 = 16,722.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,639.93x = 36,959.51 × 16,722.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,639.93x = 618,066,073.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,066,073.64/24,639.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,083.92

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