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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,986.80, 37,492.20 and 16,670.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,986.80, 37,492.20 and 16,670.80 is: 25,014.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,986.80 : 37,492.20 = 16,670.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,986.80/37,492.20 = 16,670.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,986.80x = 37,492.20 × 16,670.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,986.80x = 625,024,967.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,024,967.76/24,986.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,014.21

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