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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,158.12, 36,237.98 and 17,169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,158.12, 36,237.98 and 17,169.44 is: 25,754.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,158.12 : 36,237.98 = 17,169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,158.12/36,237.98 = 17,169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,158.12x = 36,237.98 × 17,169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,158.12x = 622,185,685.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,185,685.06/24,158.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,754.73

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