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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,729.40, 37,094.10 and 16,895.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,729.40, 37,094.10 and 16,895.80 is: 25,343.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,729.40 : 37,094.10 = 16,895.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,729.40/37,094.10 = 16,895.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,729.40x = 37,094.10 × 16,895.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,729.40x = 626,734,494.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,734,494.78/24,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,343.70

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