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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,023.39, 36,035.08 and 17,491.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,023.39, 36,035.08 and 17,491.14 is: 26,236.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,023.39 : 36,035.08 = 17,491.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,023.39/36,035.08 = 17,491.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,023.39x = 36,035.08 × 17,491.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,023.39x = 630,294,585.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,294,585.46/24,023.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,236.71

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