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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,160.53, 36,253.46 and 17,551.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,160.53, 36,253.46 and 17,551.62 is: 26,336.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,160.53 : 36,253.46 = 17,551.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,160.53/36,253.46 = 17,551.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,160.53x = 36,253.46 × 17,551.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,160.53x = 636,306,953.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,306,953.61/24,160.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,336.63

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