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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,643.70, 36,879.15 and 17,213.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,643.70, 36,879.15 and 17,213.30 is: 25,759.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,643.70 : 36,879.15 = 17,213.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,643.70/36,879.15 = 17,213.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,643.70x = 36,879.15 × 17,213.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,643.70x = 634,811,872.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,811,872.70/24,643.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,759.60

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