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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,147.18, 36,170.91 and 17,914.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,147.18, 36,170.91 and 17,914.23 is: 26,834.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,147.18 : 36,170.91 = 17,914.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,147.18/36,170.91 = 17,914.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,147.18x = 36,170.91 × 17,914.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,147.18x = 647,974,001.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,974,001.05/24,147.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,834.36

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