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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,096.98, 36,005.91 and 17,401.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,096.98, 36,005.91 and 17,401.61 is: 26,001.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,096.98 : 36,005.91 = 17,401.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,096.98/36,005.91 = 17,401.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,096.98x = 36,005.91 × 17,401.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,096.98x = 626,560,716.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,560,716.51/24,096.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,001.63

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