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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,466.90, 36,700.35 and 17,094.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,466.90, 36,700.35 and 17,094.10 is: 25,641.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,466.90 : 36,700.35 = 17,094.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,466.90/36,700.35 = 17,094.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,466.90x = 36,700.35 × 17,094.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,466.90x = 627,359,452.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,359,452.94/24,466.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,641.15

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