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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,023.99, 36,006.74 and 17,005.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,023.99, 36,006.74 and 17,005.99 is: 25,488.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,023.99 : 36,006.74 = 17,005.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,023.99/36,006.74 = 17,005.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,023.99x = 36,006.74 × 17,005.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,023.99x = 612,330,175.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,330,175.34/24,023.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,488.28

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