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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,546.74, 36,725.07 and 17,163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,546.74, 36,725.07 and 17,163.86 is: 25,679.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,546.74 : 36,725.07 = 17,163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,546.74/36,725.07 = 17,163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,546.74x = 36,725.07 × 17,163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,546.74x = 630,343,959.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,343,959.97/24,546.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,679.34

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