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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,453.56, 36,725.70 and 17,063.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,453.56, 36,725.70 and 17,063.12 is: 25,626.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,453.56 : 36,725.70 = 17,063.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,453.56/36,725.70 = 17,063.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,453.56x = 36,725.70 × 17,063.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,453.56x = 626,655,026.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,655,026.18/24,453.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,626.33

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