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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,322.56, 36,406.08 and 17,285.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,322.56, 36,406.08 and 17,285.28 is: 25,872.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,322.56 : 36,406.08 = 17,285.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,322.56/36,406.08 = 17,285.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,322.56x = 36,406.08 × 17,285.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,322.56x = 629,289,286.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,289,286.50/24,322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,872.66

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