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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,016.84, 36,037.94 and 17,041.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,016.84, 36,037.94 and 17,041.92 is: 25,571.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,016.84 : 36,037.94 = 17,041.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,016.84/36,037.94 = 17,041.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,016.84x = 36,037.94 × 17,041.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,016.84x = 614,155,690.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,155,690.44/24,016.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,571.88

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