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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,790.72, 37,186.16 and 17,428.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,790.72, 37,186.16 and 17,428.12 is: 26,142.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,790.72 : 37,186.16 = 17,428.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,790.72/37,186.16 = 17,428.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,790.72x = 37,186.16 × 17,428.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,790.72x = 648,084,858.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,084,858.82/24,790.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,142.24

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