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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,335.22, 36,391.62 and 17,694.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,335.22, 36,391.62 and 17,694.03 is: 26,460.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,335.22 : 36,391.62 = 17,694.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,335.22/36,391.62 = 17,694.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,335.22x = 36,391.62 × 17,694.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,335.22x = 643,914,416.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,914,416.03/24,335.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,460.18

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