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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,101.78, 36,208.17 and 17,099.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,101.78, 36,208.17 and 17,099.18 is: 25,688.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,101.78 : 36,208.17 = 17,099.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,101.78/36,208.17 = 17,099.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,101.78x = 36,208.17 × 17,099.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,101.78x = 619,130,016.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,130,016.30/24,101.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,688.14

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