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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,666.10, 36,999.15 and 17,278.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,666.10, 36,999.15 and 17,278.90 is: 25,918.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,666.10 : 36,999.15 = 17,278.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,666.10/36,999.15 = 17,278.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,666.10x = 36,999.15 × 17,278.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,666.10x = 639,304,612.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,304,612.94/24,666.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,918.35

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