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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,128.60, 36,143.08 and 17,895.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,128.60, 36,143.08 and 17,895.65 is: 26,806.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,128.60 : 36,143.08 = 17,895.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,128.60/36,143.08 = 17,895.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,128.60x = 36,143.08 × 17,895.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,128.60x = 646,803,684.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,803,684.15/24,128.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,806.52

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