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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,246.87, 36,364.23 and 17,206.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,246.87, 36,364.23 and 17,206.35 is: 25,805.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,246.87 : 36,364.23 = 17,206.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,246.87/36,364.23 = 17,206.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,246.87x = 36,364.23 × 17,206.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,246.87x = 625,695,668.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,695,668.86/24,246.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,805.21

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