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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,003.70, 36,005.55 and 17,005.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,003.70, 36,005.55 and 17,005.30 is: 25,507.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,003.70 : 36,005.55 = 17,005.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,003.70/36,005.55 = 17,005.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,003.70x = 36,005.55 × 17,005.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,003.70x = 612,285,179.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,285,179.42/24,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,507.95

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