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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,434.84, 36,631.74 and 17,017.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,434.84, 36,631.74 and 17,017.40 is: 25,511.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,434.84 : 36,631.74 = 17,017.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,434.84/36,631.74 = 17,017.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,434.84x = 36,631.74 × 17,017.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,434.84x = 623,376,972.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,376,972.28/24,434.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,511.81

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