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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,277.53, 36,390.36 and 17,330.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,277.53, 36,390.36 and 17,330.97 is: 25,977.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,277.53 : 36,390.36 = 17,330.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,277.53/36,390.36 = 17,330.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,277.53x = 36,390.36 × 17,330.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,277.53x = 630,680,237.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,680,237.45/24,277.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,977.94

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