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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,497.19, 36,716.54 and 17,061.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,497.19, 36,716.54 and 17,061.39 is: 25,571.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,497.19 : 36,716.54 = 17,061.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,497.19/36,716.54 = 17,061.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,497.19x = 36,716.54 × 17,061.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,497.19x = 626,435,123.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,435,123.08/24,497.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,571.71

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