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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,122.21, 36,238.77 and 17,022.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,122.21, 36,238.77 and 17,022.80 is: 25,573.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,122.21 : 36,238.77 = 17,022.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,122.21/36,238.77 = 17,022.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,122.21x = 36,238.77 × 17,022.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,122.21x = 616,885,333.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,885,333.96/24,122.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,573.33

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