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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,497.72, 36,735.04 and 17,110.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,497.72, 36,735.04 and 17,110.52 is: 25,657.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,497.72 : 36,735.04 = 17,110.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,497.72/36,735.04 = 17,110.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,497.72x = 36,735.04 × 17,110.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,497.72x = 628,555,636.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,555,636.62/24,497.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,657.72

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