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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,109.28, 36,219.42 and 17,106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,109.28, 36,219.42 and 17,106.68 is: 25,699.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,109.28 : 36,219.42 = 17,106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,109.28/36,219.42 = 17,106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,109.28x = 36,219.42 × 17,106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,109.28x = 619,594,027.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,594,027.73/24,109.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,699.40

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