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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,913.32, 37,369.98 and 17,098.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,913.32, 37,369.98 and 17,098.44 is: 25,647.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,913.32 : 37,369.98 = 17,098.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,913.32/37,369.98 = 17,098.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,913.32x = 37,369.98 × 17,098.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,913.32x = 638,968,360.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,968,360.83/24,913.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,647.66

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