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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,497.80, 36,680.14 and 17,086.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,497.80, 36,680.14 and 17,086.60 is: 25,583.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,497.80 : 36,680.14 = 17,086.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,497.80/36,680.14 = 17,086.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,497.80x = 36,680.14 × 17,086.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,497.80x = 626,738,880.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,738,880.12/24,497.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,583.48

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