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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,615.50, 36,867.65 and 17,252.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,615.50, 36,867.65 and 17,252.73 is: 25,840.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,615.50 : 36,867.65 = 17,252.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,615.50/36,867.65 = 17,252.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,615.50x = 36,867.65 × 17,252.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,615.50x = 636,067,524.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,067,524.92/24,615.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,840.13

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