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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,380.16, 36,597.12 and 17,485.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,380.16, 36,597.12 and 17,485.44 is: 26,247.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,380.16 : 36,597.12 = 17,485.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,380.16/36,597.12 = 17,485.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,380.16x = 36,597.12 × 17,485.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,380.16x = 639,916,745.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,916,745.93/24,380.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,247.44

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