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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,388.08, 36,602.95 and 17,385.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,388.08, 36,602.95 and 17,385.22 is: 26,092.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,388.08 : 36,602.95 = 17,385.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,388.08/36,602.95 = 17,385.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,388.08x = 36,602.95 × 17,385.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,388.08x = 636,350,338.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,350,338.40/24,388.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,092.68

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