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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,403.08, 36,575.10 and 17,463

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,403.08, 36,575.10 and 17,463 is: 26,173.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,403.08 : 36,575.10 = 17,463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,403.08/36,575.10 = 17,463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,403.08x = 36,575.10 × 17,463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,403.08x = 638,710,971.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,710,971.30/24,403.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,173.38

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