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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,744.72, 37,098 and 16,826.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,744.72, 37,098 and 16,826.64 is: 25,226.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,744.72 : 37,098 = 16,826.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,744.72/37,098 = 16,826.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,744.72x = 37,098 × 16,826.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,744.72x = 624,234,690.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,234,690.72/24,744.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,226.99

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