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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,269.94, 36,263.31 and 17,917.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,269.94, 36,263.31 and 17,917.92 is: 26,772.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,269.94 : 36,263.31 = 17,917.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,269.94/36,263.31 = 17,917.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,269.94x = 36,263.31 × 17,917.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,269.94x = 649,763,087.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,763,087.52/24,269.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,772.34

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