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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,468.40, 36,702.60 and 17,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,468.40, 36,702.60 and 17,095.60 is: 25,643.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,468.40 : 36,702.60 = 17,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,468.40/36,702.60 = 17,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,468.40x = 36,702.60 × 17,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,468.40x = 627,452,968.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,452,968.56/24,468.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,643.40

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