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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,498.69, 36,718.79 and 17,062.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,498.69, 36,718.79 and 17,062.89 is: 25,573.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,498.69 : 36,718.79 = 17,062.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,498.69/36,718.79 = 17,062.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,498.69x = 36,718.79 × 17,062.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,498.69x = 626,528,589.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,528,589.39/24,498.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,573.96

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