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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,089.64, 36,141.76 and 17,083.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,089.64, 36,141.76 and 17,083.20 is: 25,629.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,089.64 : 36,141.76 = 17,083.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,089.64/36,141.76 = 17,083.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,089.64x = 36,141.76 × 17,083.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,089.64x = 617,416,914.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,416,914.43/24,089.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,629.98

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