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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,080.76, 33,198.66 and 17,808.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,080.76, 33,198.66 and 17,808.12 is: 24,550.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,080.76 : 33,198.66 = 17,808.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,080.76/33,198.66 = 17,808.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,080.76x = 33,198.66 × 17,808.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,080.76x = 591,205,721.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,205,721.12/24,080.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,550.96

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