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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,023.74, 36,006.36 and 17,005.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,023.74, 36,006.36 and 17,005.74 is: 25,487.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,023.74 : 36,006.36 = 17,005.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,023.74/36,006.36 = 17,005.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,023.74x = 36,006.36 × 17,005.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,023.74x = 612,314,796.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,314,796.51/24,023.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,487.91

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