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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,788.72, 37,183.16 and 17,426.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,788.72, 37,183.16 and 17,426.12 is: 26,139.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,788.72 : 37,183.16 = 17,426.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,788.72/37,183.16 = 17,426.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,788.72x = 37,183.16 × 17,426.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,788.72x = 647,958,208.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,958,208.14/24,788.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,139.24

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