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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,365.27, 33,654.06 and 17,640.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,365.27, 33,654.06 and 17,640.24 is: 24,365.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,365.27 : 33,654.06 = 17,640.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,365.27/33,654.06 = 17,640.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,365.27x = 33,654.06 × 17,640.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,365.27x = 593,665,607.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,665,607.17/24,365.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,365.24

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