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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,751.54, 37,106.46 and 16,831.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,751.54, 37,106.46 and 16,831.87 is: 25,233.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,751.54 : 37,106.46 = 16,831.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,751.54/37,106.46 = 16,831.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,751.54x = 37,106.46 × 16,831.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,751.54x = 624,571,110.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,571,110.88/24,751.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,233.63

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