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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,727, 36,997.44 and 17,345.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,727, 36,997.44 and 17,345.92 is: 25,953.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,727 : 36,997.44 = 17,345.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,727/36,997.44 = 17,345.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,727x = 36,997.44 × 17,345.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,727x = 641,754,634.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,754,634.44/24,727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,953.60

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