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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,025.32, 36,006.62 and 17,384.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,025.32, 36,006.62 and 17,384.19 is: 26,053.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,025.32 : 36,006.62 = 17,384.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,025.32/36,006.62 = 17,384.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,025.32x = 36,006.62 × 17,384.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,025.32x = 625,945,836.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,945,836.42/24,025.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,053.59

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