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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,176.85, 36,230.22 and 17,170.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,176.85, 36,230.22 and 17,170.59 is: 25,730.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,176.85 : 36,230.22 = 17,170.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,176.85/36,230.22 = 17,170.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,176.85x = 36,230.22 × 17,170.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,176.85x = 622,094,253.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,094,253.23/24,176.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,730.99

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