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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,114.23, 36,127.60 and 17,804.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,114.23, 36,127.60 and 17,804.74 is: 26,674.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,114.23 : 36,127.60 = 17,804.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,114.23/36,127.60 = 17,804.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,114.23x = 36,127.60 × 17,804.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,114.23x = 643,242,344.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,242,344.19/24,114.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,674.80

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