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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,182.07, 36,217.35 and 17,476.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,182.07, 36,217.35 and 17,476.08 is: 26,173.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,182.07 : 36,217.35 = 17,476.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,182.07/36,217.35 = 17,476.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,182.07x = 36,217.35 × 17,476.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,182.07x = 632,937,305.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,937,305.99/24,182.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,173.83

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