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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,041.07, 36,020.23 and 17,009.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,041.07, 36,020.23 and 17,009.53 is: 25,485.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,041.07 : 36,020.23 = 17,009.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,041.07/36,020.23 = 17,009.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,041.07x = 36,020.23 × 17,009.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,041.07x = 612,687,050.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,687,050.22/24,041.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,485.02

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