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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,003.60, 36,005.40 and 17,005.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,003.60, 36,005.40 and 17,005.20 is: 25,507.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,003.60 : 36,005.40 = 17,005.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,003.60/36,005.40 = 17,005.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,003.60x = 36,005.40 × 17,005.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,003.60x = 612,279,028.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,279,028.08/24,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,507.80

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