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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,908.70, 37,363.05 and 16,614.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,908.70, 37,363.05 and 16,614.30 is: 24,921.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,908.70 : 37,363.05 = 16,614.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,908.70/37,363.05 = 16,614.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,908.70x = 37,363.05 × 16,614.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,908.70x = 620,760,921.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,760,921.62/24,908.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,921.45

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