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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,515.20, 36,686.40 and 17,084.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,515.20, 36,686.40 and 17,084.80 is: 25,566.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,515.20 : 36,686.40 = 17,084.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,515.20/36,686.40 = 17,084.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,515.20x = 36,686.40 × 17,084.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,515.20x = 626,779,806.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,779,806.72/24,515.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,566.99

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