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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,619.10, 36,947.94 and 17,175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,619.10, 36,947.94 and 17,175.14 is: 25,776.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,619.10 : 36,947.94 = 17,175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,619.10/36,947.94 = 17,175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,619.10x = 36,947.94 × 17,175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,619.10x = 634,586,042.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,586,042.21/24,619.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,776.17

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