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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,476.70, 36,715.05 and 17,564.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,476.70, 36,715.05 and 17,564.70 is: 26,347.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,476.70 : 36,715.05 = 17,564.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,476.70/36,715.05 = 17,564.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,476.70x = 36,715.05 × 17,564.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,476.70x = 644,888,838.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,888,838.74/24,476.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,347.05

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