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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,152.88, 33,319.63 and 17,083.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,152.88, 33,319.63 and 17,083.20 is: 23,566.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,152.88 : 33,319.63 = 17,083.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,152.88/33,319.63 = 17,083.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,152.88x = 33,319.63 × 17,083.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,152.88x = 569,205,693.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,205,693.91/24,152.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,566.79

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