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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,994.08, 33,152.44 and 17,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,994.08, 33,152.44 and 17,266.40 is: 23,856.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,994.08 : 33,152.44 = 17,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,994.08/33,152.44 = 17,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,994.08x = 33,152.44 × 17,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,994.08x = 572,423,290.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,423,290.02/23,994.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,856.86

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