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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,969.11, 37,413.74 and 17,486.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,969.11, 37,413.74 and 17,486.78 is: 26,202.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,969.11 : 37,413.74 = 17,486.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,969.11/37,413.74 = 17,486.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,969.11x = 37,413.74 × 17,486.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,969.11x = 654,245,697.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,245,697.01/24,969.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,202.21

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