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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,083.40, 36,092.70 and 17,149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,083.40, 36,092.70 and 17,149.80 is: 25,701.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,083.40 : 36,092.70 = 17,149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,083.40/36,092.70 = 17,149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,083.40x = 36,092.70 × 17,149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,083.40x = 618,982,586.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,982,586.46/24,083.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,701.63

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