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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,121.60, 36,105.60 and 17,209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,121.60, 36,105.60 and 17,209.60 is: 25,759.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,121.60 : 36,105.60 = 17,209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,121.60/36,105.60 = 17,209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,121.60x = 36,105.60 × 17,209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,121.60x = 621,362,933.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,362,933.76/24,121.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,759.61

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