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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,023.81, 36,004.37 and 17,382.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,023.81, 36,004.37 and 17,382.68 is: 26,051.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,023.81 : 36,004.37 = 17,382.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,023.81/36,004.37 = 17,382.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,023.81x = 36,004.37 × 17,382.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,023.81x = 625,852,575.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,852,575.78/24,023.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,051.34

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