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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,158.38, 33,327.21 and 17,088.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,158.38, 33,327.21 and 17,088.70 is: 23,574.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,158.38 : 33,327.21 = 17,088.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,158.38/33,327.21 = 17,088.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,158.38x = 33,327.21 × 17,088.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,158.38x = 569,518,693.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,518,693.53/24,158.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,574.37

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