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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,065.87, 36,057.20 and 17,033.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,065.87, 36,057.20 and 17,033.96 is: 25,521.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,065.87 : 36,057.20 = 17,033.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,065.87/36,057.20 = 17,033.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,065.87x = 36,057.20 × 17,033.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,065.87x = 614,196,907.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,196,907.49/24,065.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,521.50

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