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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,388.53, 36,603.62 and 17,385.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,388.53, 36,603.62 and 17,385.67 is: 26,093.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,388.53 : 36,603.62 = 17,385.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,388.53/36,603.62 = 17,385.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,388.53x = 36,603.62 × 17,385.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,388.53x = 636,378,648.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,378,648.57/24,388.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,093.36

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