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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,233.80, 36,350.70 and 17,235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,233.80, 36,350.70 and 17,235.40 is: 25,853.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,233.80 : 36,350.70 = 17,235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,233.80/36,350.70 = 17,235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,233.80x = 36,350.70 × 17,235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,233.80x = 626,518,854.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,518,854.78/24,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,853.10

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