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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,845.58, 37,273.50 and 16,928.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,845.58, 37,273.50 and 16,928.64 is: 25,396.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,845.58 : 37,273.50 = 16,928.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,845.58/37,273.50 = 16,928.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,845.58x = 37,273.50 × 16,928.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,845.58x = 630,989,663.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,989,663.04/24,845.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,396.46

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