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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,167.40, 36,251.10 and 17,557.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,167.40, 36,251.10 and 17,557.80 is: 26,336.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,167.40 : 36,251.10 = 17,557.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,167.40/36,251.10 = 17,557.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,167.40x = 36,251.10 × 17,557.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,167.40x = 636,489,563.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,489,563.58/24,167.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,336.70

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