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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,146.07, 36,197.10 and 17,898.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,146.07, 36,197.10 and 17,898.54 is: 26,831.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,146.07 : 36,197.10 = 17,898.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,146.07/36,197.10 = 17,898.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,146.07x = 36,197.10 × 17,898.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,146.07x = 647,875,242.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,875,242.23/24,146.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,831.50

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