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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,897.60, 37,346.40 and 17,510.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,897.60, 37,346.40 and 17,510.40 is: 26,265.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,897.60 : 37,346.40 = 17,510.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,897.60/37,346.40 = 17,510.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,897.60x = 37,346.40 × 17,510.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,897.60x = 653,950,402.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,950,402.56/24,897.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,265.60

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