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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,158.63, 33,327.56 and 17,088.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,158.63, 33,327.56 and 17,088.95 is: 23,574.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,158.63 : 33,327.56 = 17,088.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,158.63/33,327.56 = 17,088.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,158.63x = 33,327.56 × 17,088.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,158.63x = 569,532,754.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,532,754.38/24,158.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,574.72

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