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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,658.64, 36,997.04 and 17,694.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,658.64, 36,997.04 and 17,694.24 is: 26,547.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,658.64 : 36,997.04 = 17,694.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,658.64/36,997.04 = 17,694.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,658.64x = 36,997.04 × 17,694.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,658.64x = 654,634,505.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,634,505.05/24,658.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,547.88

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