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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,773.69, 37,160.17 and 17,167.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,773.69, 37,160.17 and 17,167.96 is: 25,751.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,773.69 : 37,160.17 = 17,167.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,773.69/37,160.17 = 17,167.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,773.69x = 37,160.17 × 17,167.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,773.69x = 637,964,315.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,964,315.68/24,773.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,751.68

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