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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,004.10, 36,006.15 and 17,807.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,004.10, 36,006.15 and 17,807.60 is: 26,711.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,004.10 : 36,006.15 = 17,807.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,004.10/36,006.15 = 17,807.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,004.10x = 36,006.15 × 17,807.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,004.10x = 641,183,116.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,183,116.74/24,004.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,711.40

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