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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,178.72, 36,227.84 and 17,123.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,178.72, 36,227.84 and 17,123.84 is: 25,657.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,178.72 : 36,227.84 = 17,123.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,178.72/36,227.84 = 17,123.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,178.72x = 36,227.84 × 17,123.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,178.72x = 620,359,735.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,359,735.71/24,178.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,657.26

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