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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,855.57, 37,283.36 and 17,040.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,855.57, 37,283.36 and 17,040.69 is: 25,561.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,855.57 : 37,283.36 = 17,040.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,855.57/37,283.36 = 17,040.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,855.57x = 37,283.36 × 17,040.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,855.57x = 635,334,094.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,334,094.71/24,855.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,561.04

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