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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,871.93, 37,266.35 and 17,463.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,871.93, 37,266.35 and 17,463.13 is: 26,165.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,871.93 : 37,266.35 = 17,463.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,871.93/37,266.35 = 17,463.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,871.93x = 37,266.35 × 17,463.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,871.93x = 650,786,934.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,786,934.19/24,871.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,165.52

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