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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,325.47, 36,377.03 and 17,684.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,325.47, 36,377.03 and 17,684.28 is: 26,445.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,325.47 : 36,377.03 = 17,684.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,325.47/36,377.03 = 17,684.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,325.47x = 36,377.03 × 17,684.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,325.47x = 643,301,495.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,301,495.67/24,325.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,445.59

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