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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,098.94, 36,083.16 and 17,049.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,098.94, 36,083.16 and 17,049.96 is: 25,528.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,098.94 : 36,083.16 = 17,049.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,098.94/36,083.16 = 17,049.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,098.94x = 36,083.16 × 17,049.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,098.94x = 615,216,434.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,216,434.67/24,098.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,528.78

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