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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,293.77, 36,396.29 and 17,613.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,293.77, 36,396.29 and 17,613.70 is: 26,388.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,293.77 : 36,396.29 = 17,613.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,293.77/36,396.29 = 17,613.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,293.77x = 36,396.29 × 17,613.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,293.77x = 641,073,391.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,073,391.87/24,293.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,388.38

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