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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,152.91, 33,315.68 and 17,448.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,152.91, 33,315.68 and 17,448.39 is: 24,067.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,152.91 : 33,315.68 = 17,448.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,152.91/33,315.68 = 17,448.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,152.91x = 33,315.68 × 17,448.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,152.91x = 581,304,890.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,304,890.51/24,152.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,067.70

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