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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,108.28, 36,217.92 and 17,105.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,108.28, 36,217.92 and 17,105.68 is: 25,697.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,108.28 : 36,217.92 = 17,105.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,108.28/36,217.92 = 17,105.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,108.28x = 36,217.92 × 17,105.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,108.28x = 619,532,149.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,532,149.79/24,108.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,697.90

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