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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,703.99, 36,968.50 and 16,807.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,703.99, 36,968.50 and 16,807.30 is: 25,151.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,703.99 : 36,968.50 = 16,807.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,703.99/36,968.50 = 16,807.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,703.99x = 36,968.50 × 16,807.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,703.99x = 621,340,598.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,340,598.64/24,703.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,151.43

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