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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,215.20, 36,322.80 and 17,687.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,215.20, 36,322.80 and 17,687.20 is: 26,530.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,215.20 : 36,322.80 = 17,687.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,215.20/36,322.80 = 17,687.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,215.20x = 36,322.80 × 17,687.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,215.20x = 642,448,628.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,448,628.16/24,215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,530.80

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