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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,509.44, 36,734.91 and 17,073.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,509.44, 36,734.91 and 17,073.64 is: 25,590.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,509.44 : 36,734.91 = 17,073.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,509.44/36,734.91 = 17,073.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,509.44x = 36,734.91 × 17,073.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,509.44x = 627,198,628.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,198,628.77/24,509.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,590.08

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