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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,915.07, 37,372.61 and 17,100.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,915.07, 37,372.61 and 17,100.19 is: 25,650.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,915.07 : 37,372.61 = 17,100.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,915.07/37,372.61 = 17,100.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,915.07x = 37,372.61 × 17,100.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,915.07x = 639,078,731.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,078,731.80/24,915.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,650.29

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