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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,244.62, 36,360.78 and 17,204.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,244.62, 36,360.78 and 17,204.10 is: 25,801.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,244.62 : 36,360.78 = 17,204.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,244.62/36,360.78 = 17,204.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,244.62x = 36,360.78 × 17,204.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,244.62x = 625,554,495.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,554,495.20/24,244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,801.79

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