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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,108.57, 36,130.96 and 17,467.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,108.57, 36,130.96 and 17,467.38 is: 26,177.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,108.57 : 36,130.96 = 17,467.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,108.57/36,130.96 = 17,467.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,108.57x = 36,130.96 × 17,467.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,108.57x = 631,113,164.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,113,164.42/24,108.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,177.96

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