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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,129.70, 36,154.52 and 17,074.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,129.70, 36,154.52 and 17,074.73 is: 25,583.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,129.70 : 36,154.52 = 17,074.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,129.70/36,154.52 = 17,074.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,129.70x = 36,154.52 × 17,074.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,129.70x = 617,328,672.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,328,672.29/24,129.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,583.77

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