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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,417.51, 36,640.85 and 17,007.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,417.51, 36,640.85 and 17,007.23 is: 25,520.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,417.51 : 36,640.85 = 17,007.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,417.51/36,640.85 = 17,007.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,417.51x = 36,640.85 × 17,007.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,417.51x = 623,159,095.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,159,095.11/24,417.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,520.99

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