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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,157.53, 36,248.96 and 17,548.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,157.53, 36,248.96 and 17,548.62 is: 26,332.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,157.53 : 36,248.96 = 17,548.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,157.53/36,248.96 = 17,548.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,157.53x = 36,248.96 × 17,548.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,157.53x = 636,119,136.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,119,136.69/24,157.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,332.13

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