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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,423.01, 36,577.55 and 17,832.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,423.01, 36,577.55 and 17,832.85 is: 26,707.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,423.01 : 36,577.55 = 17,832.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,423.01/36,577.55 = 17,832.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,423.01x = 36,577.55 × 17,832.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,423.01x = 652,281,873.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,281,873.35/24,423.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,707.68

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