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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,483.20, 36,723.84 and 17,066.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,483.20, 36,723.84 and 17,066.24 is: 25,598.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,483.20 : 36,723.84 = 17,066.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,483.20/36,723.84 = 17,066.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,483.20x = 36,723.84 × 17,066.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,483.20x = 626,737,867.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,737,867.16/24,483.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,598.69

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