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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,102.41, 36,209.11 and 17,099.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,102.41, 36,209.11 and 17,099.81 is: 25,689.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,102.41 : 36,209.11 = 17,099.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,102.41/36,209.11 = 17,099.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,102.41x = 36,209.11 × 17,099.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,102.41x = 619,168,901.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,168,901.27/24,102.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,689.09

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