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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,617.86, 36,946.13 and 17,173.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,617.86, 36,946.13 and 17,173.86 is: 25,774.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,617.86 : 36,946.13 = 17,173.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,617.86/36,946.13 = 17,173.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,617.86x = 36,946.13 × 17,173.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,617.86x = 634,507,439.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,507,439.74/24,617.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,774.28

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