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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,265.53, 36,372.38 and 17,318.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,265.53, 36,372.38 and 17,318.97 is: 25,959.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,265.53 : 36,372.38 = 17,318.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,265.53/36,372.38 = 17,318.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,265.53x = 36,372.38 × 17,318.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,265.53x = 629,932,071.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,932,071.45/24,265.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,959.96

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