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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,176.51, 36,194.32 and 17,964.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,176.51, 36,194.32 and 17,964.06 is: 26,893.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,176.51 : 36,194.32 = 17,964.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,176.51/36,194.32 = 17,964.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,176.51x = 36,194.32 × 17,964.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,176.51x = 650,196,936.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,196,936.14/24,176.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,893.75

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