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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,211.46, 36,281.66 and 17,204.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,211.46, 36,281.66 and 17,204.96 is: 25,782.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,211.46 : 36,281.66 = 17,204.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,211.46/36,281.66 = 17,204.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,211.46x = 36,281.66 × 17,204.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,211.46x = 624,224,513.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,224,513.71/24,211.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,782.19

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