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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,189.84, 36,236.16 and 17,629.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,189.84, 36,236.16 and 17,629.92 is: 26,409.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,189.84 : 36,236.16 = 17,629.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,189.84/36,236.16 = 17,629.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,189.84x = 36,236.16 × 17,629.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,189.84x = 638,840,601.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,840,601.91/24,189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,409.46

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