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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,023.49, 36,005.99 and 17,005.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,023.49, 36,005.99 and 17,005.49 is: 25,487.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,023.49 : 36,005.99 = 17,005.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,023.49/36,005.99 = 17,005.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,023.49x = 36,005.99 × 17,005.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,023.49x = 612,299,372.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,299,372.85/24,023.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,487.53

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