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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,145.60, 36,141.60 and 17,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,145.60, 36,141.60 and 17,233.60 is: 25,795.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,145.60 : 36,141.60 = 17,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,145.60/36,141.60 = 17,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,145.60x = 36,141.60 × 17,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,145.60x = 622,849,877.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,849,877.76/24,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,795.59

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