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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,065.20, 36,097.80 and 17,066.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,065.20, 36,097.80 and 17,066.80 is: 25,600.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,065.20 : 36,097.80 = 17,066.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,065.20/36,097.80 = 17,066.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,065.20x = 36,097.80 × 17,066.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,065.20x = 616,073,933.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,073,933.04/24,065.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,600.20

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