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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,298.53, 36,356.90 and 17,294.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,298.53, 36,356.90 and 17,294.66 is: 25,877.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,298.53 : 36,356.90 = 17,294.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,298.53/36,356.90 = 17,294.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,298.53x = 36,356.90 × 17,294.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,298.53x = 628,780,394.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,780,394.02/24,298.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,877.30

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