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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,130.25, 36,207.99 and 17,521.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,130.25, 36,207.99 and 17,521.34 is: 26,291.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,130.25 : 36,207.99 = 17,521.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,130.25/36,207.99 = 17,521.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,130.25x = 36,207.99 × 17,521.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,130.25x = 634,412,485.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,412,485.90/24,130.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,291.17

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