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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,799.62, 37,199.70 and 17,415.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,799.62, 37,199.70 and 17,415.66 is: 26,123.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,799.62 : 37,199.70 = 17,415.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,799.62/37,199.70 = 17,415.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,799.62x = 37,199.70 × 17,415.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,799.62x = 647,857,327.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,857,327.30/24,799.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,123.68

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