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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,304.59, 36,383.99 and 17,286.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,304.59, 36,383.99 and 17,286.75 is: 25,878.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,304.59 : 36,383.99 = 17,286.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,304.59/36,383.99 = 17,286.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,304.59x = 36,383.99 × 17,286.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,304.59x = 628,960,852.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,960,852.70/24,304.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,878.27

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