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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,098.28, 36,202.92 and 17,095.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,098.28, 36,202.92 and 17,095.68 is: 25,682.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,098.28 : 36,202.92 = 17,095.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,098.28/36,202.92 = 17,095.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,098.28x = 36,202.92 × 17,095.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,098.28x = 618,913,535.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,913,535.39/24,098.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,682.89

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