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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,083.77, 36,078.92 and 17,747.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,083.77, 36,078.92 and 17,747.15 is: 26,586.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,083.77 : 36,078.92 = 17,747.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,083.77/36,078.92 = 17,747.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,083.77x = 36,078.92 × 17,747.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,083.77x = 640,297,916.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,297,916.34/24,083.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,586.28

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