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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,280.54, 36,394.88 and 17,333.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,280.54, 36,394.88 and 17,333.98 is: 25,982.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,280.54 : 36,394.88 = 17,333.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,280.54/36,394.88 = 17,333.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,280.54x = 36,394.88 × 17,333.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,280.54x = 630,868,122.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,868,122.02/24,280.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,982.46

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