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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,860.24, 37,299 and 16,573.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,860.24, 37,299 and 16,573.52 is: 24,866.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,860.24 : 37,299 = 16,573.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,860.24/37,299 = 16,573.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,860.24x = 37,299 × 16,573.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,860.24x = 618,175,722.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,175,722.48/24,860.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,866.04

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