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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,301.92, 36,414.54 and 17,697.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,301.92, 36,414.54 and 17,697.72 is: 26,518.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,301.92 : 36,414.54 = 17,697.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,301.92/36,414.54 = 17,697.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,301.92x = 36,414.54 × 17,697.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,301.92x = 644,454,332.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,454,332.85/24,301.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,518.66

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