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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,663.21, 36,975.59 and 16,744.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,663.21, 36,975.59 and 16,744.85 is: 25,104.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,663.21 : 36,975.59 = 16,744.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,663.21/36,975.59 = 16,744.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,663.21x = 36,975.59 × 16,744.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,663.21x = 619,150,708.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,150,708.21/24,663.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,104.22

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