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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,951.34, 33,072.84 and 17,613.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,951.34, 33,072.84 and 17,613.36 is: 24,321.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,951.34 : 33,072.84 = 17,613.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,951.34/33,072.84 = 17,613.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,951.34x = 33,072.84 × 17,613.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,951.34x = 582,523,837.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,523,837.14/23,951.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,321.14

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