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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,284.06, 36,345.90 and 17,154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,284.06, 36,345.90 and 17,154.44 is: 25,675.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,284.06 : 36,345.90 = 17,154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,284.06/36,345.90 = 17,154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,284.06x = 36,345.90 × 17,154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,284.06x = 623,493,560.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,493,560.80/24,284.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,675.01

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