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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,751.20, 37,069.20 and 16,917.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,751.20, 37,069.20 and 16,917.60 is: 25,337.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,751.20 : 37,069.20 = 16,917.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,751.20/37,069.20 = 16,917.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,751.20x = 37,069.20 × 16,917.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,751.20x = 627,121,897.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,121,897.92/24,751.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,337.03

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