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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,858.58, 37,287.86 and 17,043.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,858.58, 37,287.86 and 17,043.70 is: 25,565.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,858.58 : 37,287.86 = 17,043.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,858.58/37,287.86 = 17,043.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,858.58x = 37,287.86 × 17,043.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,858.58x = 635,523,099.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,523,099.48/24,858.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,565.54

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