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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,966.86, 37,410.37 and 17,484.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,966.86, 37,410.37 and 17,484.53 is: 26,198.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,966.86 : 37,410.37 = 17,484.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,966.86/37,410.37 = 17,484.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,966.86x = 37,410.37 × 17,484.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,966.86x = 654,102,505.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,102,505.81/24,966.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,198.83

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