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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,135.91, 36,154.05 and 17,902.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,135.91, 36,154.05 and 17,902.96 is: 26,817.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,135.91 : 36,154.05 = 17,902.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,135.91/36,154.05 = 17,902.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,135.91x = 36,154.05 × 17,902.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,135.91x = 647,264,353.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,264,353.47/24,135.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,817.49

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