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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,389.53, 36,605.13 and 17,386.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,389.53, 36,605.13 and 17,386.67 is: 26,094.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,389.53 : 36,605.13 = 17,386.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,389.53/36,605.13 = 17,386.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,389.53x = 36,605.13 × 17,386.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,389.53x = 636,441,315.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,441,315.62/24,389.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,094.86

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