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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,499.94, 36,720.74 and 17,064.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,499.94, 36,720.74 and 17,064.14 is: 25,575.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,499.94 : 36,720.74 = 17,064.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,499.94/36,720.74 = 17,064.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,499.94x = 36,720.74 × 17,064.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,499.94x = 626,607,848.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,607,848.26/24,499.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,575.89

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