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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,264.91, 36,371.44 and 17,318.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,264.91, 36,371.44 and 17,318.35 is: 25,959.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,264.91 : 36,371.44 = 17,318.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,264.91/36,371.44 = 17,318.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,264.91x = 36,371.44 × 17,318.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,264.91x = 629,893,059.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,893,059.48/24,264.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,959.02

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