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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,124.84, 36,242.70 and 17,122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,124.84, 36,242.70 and 17,122.24 is: 25,722.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,124.84 : 36,242.70 = 17,122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,124.84/36,242.70 = 17,122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,124.84x = 36,242.70 × 17,122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,124.84x = 620,556,207.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,556,207.65/24,124.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,722.71

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