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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,998.16, 37,497.24 and 17,256.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,998.16, 37,497.24 and 17,256.18 is: 25,884.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,998.16 : 37,497.24 = 17,256.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,998.16/37,497.24 = 17,256.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,998.16x = 37,497.24 × 17,256.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,998.16x = 647,059,122.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,059,122.94/24,998.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,884.27

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