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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,032.21, 33,117.60 and 17,305.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,032.21, 33,117.60 and 17,305.13 is: 23,847.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,032.21 : 33,117.60 = 17,305.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,032.21/33,117.60 = 17,305.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,032.21x = 33,117.60 × 17,305.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,032.21x = 573,104,352.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,104,352.73/24,032.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,847.35

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