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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,562.40, 36,843.60 and 17,045.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,562.40, 36,843.60 and 17,045.60 is: 25,568.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,562.40 : 36,843.60 = 17,045.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,562.40/36,843.60 = 17,045.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,562.40x = 36,843.60 × 17,045.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,562.40x = 628,021,268.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,021,268.16/24,562.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,568.40

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