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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,962.93, 37,402.71 and 17,554.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,962.93, 37,402.71 and 17,554.17 is: 26,301.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,962.93 : 37,402.71 = 17,554.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,962.93/37,402.71 = 17,554.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,962.93x = 37,402.71 × 17,554.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,962.93x = 656,573,492.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,573,492.58/24,962.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,301.94

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