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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,914.32, 37,371.48 and 17,099.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,914.32, 37,371.48 and 17,099.44 is: 25,649.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,914.32 : 37,371.48 = 17,099.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,914.32/37,371.48 = 17,099.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,914.32x = 37,371.48 × 17,099.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,914.32x = 639,031,379.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,031,379.97/24,914.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,649.16

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