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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,917.70, 37,376.55 and 17,102.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,917.70, 37,376.55 and 17,102.82 is: 25,654.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,917.70 : 37,376.55 = 17,102.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,917.70/37,376.55 = 17,102.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,917.70x = 37,376.55 × 17,102.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,917.70x = 639,244,406.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,244,406.87/24,917.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,654.23

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