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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,128.94, 36,153.39 and 17,073.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,128.94, 36,153.39 and 17,073.98 is: 25,582.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,128.94 : 36,153.39 = 17,073.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,128.94/36,153.39 = 17,073.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,128.94x = 36,153.39 × 17,073.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,128.94x = 617,282,276.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,282,276.63/24,128.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,582.65

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