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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,102.78, 36,209.67 and 17,100.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,102.78, 36,209.67 and 17,100.18 is: 25,689.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,102.78 : 36,209.67 = 17,100.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,102.78/36,209.67 = 17,100.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,102.78x = 36,209.67 × 17,100.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,102.78x = 619,191,874.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,191,874.74/24,102.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,689.65

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