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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,150.60, 36,196.74 and 17,560.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,150.60, 36,196.74 and 17,560.44 is: 26,319.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,150.60 : 36,196.74 = 17,560.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,150.60/36,196.74 = 17,560.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,150.60x = 36,196.74 × 17,560.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,150.60x = 635,630,680.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,630,680.97/24,150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,319.46

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