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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,015.57, 36,036.06 and 17,040.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,015.57, 36,036.06 and 17,040.66 is: 25,570.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,015.57 : 36,036.06 = 17,040.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,015.57/36,036.06 = 17,040.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,015.57x = 36,036.06 × 17,040.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,015.57x = 614,078,246.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,078,246.20/24,015.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,570.01

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