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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,100.53, 36,206.30 and 17,097.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,100.53, 36,206.30 and 17,097.93 is: 25,686.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,100.53 : 36,206.30 = 17,097.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,100.53/36,206.30 = 17,097.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,100.53x = 36,206.30 × 17,097.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,100.53x = 619,052,697.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,052,697.47/24,100.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,686.27

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