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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,297.52, 36,420.32 and 17,350.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,297.52, 36,420.32 and 17,350.96 is: 26,007.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,297.52 : 36,420.32 = 17,350.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,297.52/36,420.32 = 17,350.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,297.52x = 36,420.32 × 17,350.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,297.52x = 631,927,515.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,927,515.51/24,297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,007.90

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