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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,916.70, 37,375.05 and 17,101.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,916.70, 37,375.05 and 17,101.82 is: 25,652.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,916.70 : 37,375.05 = 17,101.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,916.70/37,375.05 = 17,101.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,916.70x = 37,375.05 × 17,101.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,916.70x = 639,181,190.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,181,190.72/24,916.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,652.73

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