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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,247.32, 36,395.48 and 17,235.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,247.32, 36,395.48 and 17,235.25 is: 25,870.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,247.32 : 36,395.48 = 17,235.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,247.32/36,395.48 = 17,235.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,247.32x = 36,395.48 × 17,235.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,247.32x = 627,285,285.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,285,285.25/24,247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,870.29

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