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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,969.92, 37,453.86 and 17,015.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,969.92, 37,453.86 and 17,015.62 is: 25,522.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,969.92 : 37,453.86 = 17,015.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,969.92/37,453.86 = 17,015.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,969.92x = 37,453.86 × 17,015.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,969.92x = 637,300,649.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,300,649.29/24,969.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,522.73

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