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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,127.84, 36,247.20 and 17,125.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,127.84, 36,247.20 and 17,125.24 is: 25,727.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,127.84 : 36,247.20 = 17,125.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,127.84/36,247.20 = 17,125.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,127.84x = 36,247.20 × 17,125.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,127.84x = 620,741,999.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,741,999.33/24,127.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,727.21

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