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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,627.60, 33,974.28 and 17,902.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,627.60, 33,974.28 and 17,902.80 is: 24,697.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,627.60 : 33,974.28 = 17,902.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,627.60/33,974.28 = 17,902.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,627.60x = 33,974.28 × 17,902.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,627.60x = 608,234,739.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,234,739.98/24,627.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,697.28

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