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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,177.51, 36,195.82 and 17,965.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,177.51, 36,195.82 and 17,965.06 is: 26,895.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,177.51 : 36,195.82 = 17,965.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,177.51/36,195.82 = 17,965.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,177.51x = 36,195.82 × 17,965.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,177.51x = 650,260,078.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,260,078.05/24,177.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,895.25

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