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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,041.54, 33,130.46 and 17,314.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,041.54, 33,130.46 and 17,314.48 is: 23,860.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,041.54 : 33,130.46 = 17,314.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,041.54/33,130.46 = 17,314.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,041.54x = 33,130.46 × 17,314.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,041.54x = 573,636,687.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,636,687.06/24,041.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,860.23

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