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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,409.54, 36,589.98 and 17,015.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,409.54, 36,589.98 and 17,015.86 is: 25,506.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,409.54 : 36,589.98 = 17,015.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,409.54/36,589.98 = 17,015.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,409.54x = 36,589.98 × 17,015.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,409.54x = 622,609,977.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,609,977.08/24,409.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,506.83

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