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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,664.80, 36,997.20 and 16,791.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,664.80, 36,997.20 and 16,791.60 is: 25,187.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,664.80 : 36,997.20 = 16,791.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,664.80/36,997.20 = 16,791.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,664.80x = 36,997.20 × 16,791.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,664.80x = 621,242,183.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,242,183.52/24,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,187.40

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