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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,086.40, 36,097.20 and 17,152.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,086.40, 36,097.20 and 17,152.80 is: 25,706.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,086.40 : 36,097.20 = 17,152.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,086.40/36,097.20 = 17,152.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,086.40x = 36,097.20 × 17,152.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,086.40x = 619,168,052.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,168,052.16/24,086.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,706.13

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