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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,436.34, 36,633.99 and 17,018.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,436.34, 36,633.99 and 17,018.90 is: 25,514.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,436.34 : 36,633.99 = 17,018.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,436.34/36,633.99 = 17,018.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,436.34x = 36,633.99 × 17,018.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,436.34x = 623,470,212.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,470,212.41/24,436.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,514.06

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