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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,316.16, 36,501.12 and 17,421.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,316.16, 36,501.12 and 17,421.44 is: 26,151.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,316.16 : 36,501.12 = 17,421.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,316.16/36,501.12 = 17,421.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,316.16x = 36,501.12 × 17,421.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,316.16x = 635,902,072.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,902,072.01/24,316.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,151.42

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