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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,164.88, 36,207.30 and 17,110.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,164.88, 36,207.30 and 17,110.06 is: 25,636.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,164.88 : 36,207.30 = 17,110.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,164.88/36,207.30 = 17,110.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,164.88x = 36,207.30 × 17,110.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,164.88x = 619,509,075.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,509,075.44/24,164.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,636.75

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