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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,656.64, 36,994.04 and 17,692.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,656.64, 36,994.04 and 17,692.24 is: 26,544.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,656.64 : 36,994.04 = 17,692.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,656.64/36,994.04 = 17,692.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,656.64x = 36,994.04 × 17,692.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,656.64x = 654,507,434.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,507,434.25/24,656.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,544.88

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