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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,005.70, 36,008.55 and 18,173.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,005.70, 36,008.55 and 18,173.70 is: 27,260.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,005.70 : 36,008.55 = 18,173.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,005.70/36,008.55 = 18,173.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,005.70x = 36,008.55 × 18,173.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,005.70x = 654,408,585.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,408,585.14/24,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,260.55

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