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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,493.07, 36,710.43 and 17,057.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,493.07, 36,710.43 and 17,057.27 is: 25,565.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,493.07 : 36,710.43 = 17,057.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,493.07/36,710.43 = 17,057.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,493.07x = 36,710.43 × 17,057.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,493.07x = 626,179,532.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,179,532.77/24,493.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,565.58

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