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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,102.28, 36,208.92 and 17,099.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,102.28, 36,208.92 and 17,099.68 is: 25,688.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,102.28 : 36,208.92 = 17,099.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,102.28/36,208.92 = 17,099.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,102.28x = 36,208.92 × 17,099.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,102.28x = 619,160,945.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,160,945.15/24,102.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,688.90

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