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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,954.77, 37,464.83 and 16,687.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,954.77, 37,464.83 and 16,687.91 is: 25,053.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,954.77 : 37,464.83 = 16,687.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,954.77/37,464.83 = 16,687.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,954.77x = 37,464.83 × 16,687.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,954.77x = 625,209,440.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,209,440.44/24,954.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,053.71

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