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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,657.64, 36,995.54 and 17,693.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,657.64, 36,995.54 and 17,693.24 is: 26,546.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,657.64 : 36,995.54 = 17,693.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,657.64/36,995.54 = 17,693.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,657.64x = 36,995.54 × 17,693.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,657.64x = 654,570,968.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,570,968.15/24,657.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,546.38

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