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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,430.84, 36,625.74 and 17,013.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,430.84, 36,625.74 and 17,013.40 is: 25,505.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,430.84 : 36,625.74 = 17,013.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,430.84/36,625.74 = 17,013.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,430.84x = 36,625.74 × 17,013.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,430.84x = 623,128,364.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,128,364.92/24,430.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,505.81

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