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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,333.81, 36,475.65 and 17,653.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,333.81, 36,475.65 and 17,653.66 is: 26,462.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,333.81 : 36,475.65 = 17,653.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,333.81/36,475.65 = 17,653.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,333.81x = 36,475.65 × 17,653.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,333.81x = 643,928,723.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,928,723.38/24,333.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,462.31

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