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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,492.72, 36,727.56 and 17,105.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,492.72, 36,727.56 and 17,105.52 is: 25,650.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,492.72 : 36,727.56 = 17,105.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,492.72/36,727.56 = 17,105.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,492.72x = 36,727.56 × 17,105.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,492.72x = 628,244,012.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,244,012.13/24,492.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,650.23

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