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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,203.60, 36,305.40 and 17,205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,203.60, 36,305.40 and 17,205.20 is: 25,807.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,203.60 : 36,305.40 = 17,205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,203.60/36,305.40 = 17,205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,203.60x = 36,305.40 × 17,205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,203.60x = 624,641,668.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,641,668.08/24,203.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,807.80

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