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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,635.16, 36,893.72 and 17,953.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,635.16, 36,893.72 and 17,953.74 is: 26,887.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,635.16 : 36,893.72 = 17,953.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,635.16/36,893.72 = 17,953.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,635.16x = 36,893.72 × 17,953.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,635.16x = 662,380,256.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,380,256.51/24,635.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,887.60

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