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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,273.28, 36,384 and 17,326.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,273.28, 36,384 and 17,326.72 is: 25,971.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,273.28 : 36,384 = 17,326.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,273.28/36,384 = 17,326.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,273.28x = 36,384 × 17,326.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,273.28x = 630,415,380.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,415,380.48/24,273.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,971.58

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