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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,159.53, 36,251.96 and 17,550.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,159.53, 36,251.96 and 17,550.62 is: 26,335.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,159.53 : 36,251.96 = 17,550.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,159.53/36,251.96 = 17,550.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,159.53x = 36,251.96 × 17,550.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,159.53x = 636,244,374.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,244,374.22/24,159.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,335.13

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