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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,062.63, 36,012.63 and 17,181.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,062.63, 36,012.63 and 17,181.77 is: 25,714.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,062.63 : 36,012.63 = 17,181.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,062.63/36,012.63 = 17,181.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,062.63x = 36,012.63 × 17,181.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,062.63x = 618,760,725.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,760,725.76/24,062.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,714.59

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