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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,389.33, 36,604.82 and 17,386.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,389.33, 36,604.82 and 17,386.47 is: 26,094.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,389.33 : 36,604.82 = 17,386.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,389.33/36,604.82 = 17,386.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,389.33x = 36,604.82 × 17,386.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,389.33x = 636,428,648.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,428,648.25/24,389.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,094.56

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