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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,109.58, 33,235.85 and 16,917.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,109.58, 33,235.85 and 16,917.73 is: 23,321.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,109.58 : 33,235.85 = 16,917.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,109.58/33,235.85 = 16,917.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,109.58x = 33,235.85 × 16,917.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,109.58x = 562,275,095.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,275,095.83/24,109.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,321.64

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