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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,162.20, 36,243.30 and 17,163.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,162.20, 36,243.30 and 17,163.80 is: 25,745.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,162.20 : 36,243.30 = 17,163.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,162.20/36,243.30 = 17,163.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,162.20x = 36,243.30 × 17,163.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,162.20x = 622,072,752.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,072,752.54/24,162.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,745.70

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