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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,282.06, 36,342.90 and 17,152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,282.06, 36,342.90 and 17,152.44 is: 25,672.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,282.06 : 36,342.90 = 17,152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,282.06/36,342.90 = 17,152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,282.06x = 36,342.90 × 17,152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,282.06x = 623,369,411.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,369,411.68/24,282.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,672.02

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