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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,423.14, 36,577.73 and 17,832.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,423.14, 36,577.73 and 17,832.98 is: 26,707.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,423.14 : 36,577.73 = 17,832.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,423.14/36,577.73 = 17,832.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,423.14x = 36,577.73 × 17,832.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,423.14x = 652,289,789.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,289,789.23/24,423.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,707.86

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