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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,416.01, 36,638.60 and 17,005.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,416.01, 36,638.60 and 17,005.73 is: 25,518.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,416.01 : 36,638.60 = 17,005.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,416.01/36,638.60 = 17,005.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,416.01x = 36,638.60 × 17,005.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,416.01x = 623,065,870.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,065,870.96/24,416.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,518.74

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