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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,335.72, 36,392.37 and 17,694.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,335.72, 36,392.37 and 17,694.53 is: 26,460.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,335.72 : 36,392.37 = 17,694.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,335.72/36,392.37 = 17,694.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,335.72x = 36,392.37 × 17,694.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,335.72x = 643,945,882.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,945,882.74/24,335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,460.93

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