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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,498.94, 36,719.24 and 17,063.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,498.94, 36,719.24 and 17,063.14 is: 25,574.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,498.94 : 36,719.24 = 17,063.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,498.94/36,719.24 = 17,063.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,498.94x = 36,719.24 × 17,063.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,498.94x = 626,545,532.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,545,532.81/24,498.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,574.39

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