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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,169.35, 36,218.98 and 17,163.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,169.35, 36,218.98 and 17,163.09 is: 25,719.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,169.35 : 36,218.98 = 17,163.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,169.35/36,218.98 = 17,163.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,169.35x = 36,218.98 × 17,163.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,169.35x = 621,629,634.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,629,634.90/24,169.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,719.75

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