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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,855.39, 37,282.05 and 16,938.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,855.39, 37,282.05 and 16,938.12 is: 25,406.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,855.39 : 37,282.05 = 16,938.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,855.39/37,282.05 = 16,938.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,855.39x = 37,282.05 × 16,938.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,855.39x = 631,487,824.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,487,824.06/24,855.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,406.47

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