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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,104.28, 36,211.92 and 17,101.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,104.28, 36,211.92 and 17,101.68 is: 25,691.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,104.28 : 36,211.92 = 17,101.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,104.28/36,211.92 = 17,101.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,104.28x = 36,211.92 × 17,101.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,104.28x = 619,284,668.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,284,668.03/24,104.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,691.90

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