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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,936.83, 37,447.56 and 16,669.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,936.83, 37,447.56 and 16,669.97 is: 25,033.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,936.83 : 37,447.56 = 16,669.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,936.83/37,447.56 = 16,669.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,936.83x = 37,447.56 × 16,669.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,936.83x = 624,249,514.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,249,514.54/24,936.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,033.24

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