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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,658.36, 37,006.72 and 17,214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,658.36, 37,006.72 and 17,214.48 is: 25,835.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,658.36 : 37,006.72 = 17,214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,658.36/37,006.72 = 17,214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,658.36x = 37,006.72 × 17,214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,658.36x = 637,051,441.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,051,441.31/24,658.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,835.11

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