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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,130.10, 36,145.32 and 17,897.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,130.10, 36,145.32 and 17,897.15 is: 26,808.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,130.10 : 36,145.32 = 17,897.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,130.10/36,145.32 = 17,897.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,130.10x = 36,145.32 × 17,897.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,130.10x = 646,898,033.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,898,033.11/24,130.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,808.76

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