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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,063.63, 36,014.13 and 17,182.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,063.63, 36,014.13 and 17,182.77 is: 25,716.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,063.63 : 36,014.13 = 17,182.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,063.63/36,014.13 = 17,182.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,063.63x = 36,014.13 × 17,182.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,063.63x = 618,822,512.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,822,512.54/24,063.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,716.09

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