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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,402.08, 36,573.60 and 17,462

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,402.08, 36,573.60 and 17,462 is: 26,171.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,402.08 : 36,573.60 = 17,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,402.08/36,573.60 = 17,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,402.08x = 36,573.60 × 17,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,402.08x = 638,648,203.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,648,203.20/24,402.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,171.88

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