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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,744.54, 37,095.96 and 16,824.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,744.54, 37,095.96 and 16,824.86 is: 25,223.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,744.54 : 37,095.96 = 16,824.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,744.54/37,095.96 = 16,824.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,744.54x = 37,095.96 × 16,824.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,744.54x = 624,134,535.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,134,535.29/24,744.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,223.12

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