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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,263.40, 36,388.98 and 17,222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,263.40, 36,388.98 and 17,222.76 is: 25,829.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,263.40 : 36,388.98 = 17,222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,263.40/36,388.98 = 17,222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,263.40x = 36,388.98 × 17,222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,263.40x = 626,718,669.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,718,669.18/24,263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,829.80

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