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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,159.13, 33,328.25 and 17,089.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,159.13, 33,328.25 and 17,089.45 is: 23,575.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,159.13 : 33,328.25 = 17,089.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,159.13/33,328.25 = 17,089.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,159.13x = 33,328.25 × 17,089.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,159.13x = 569,561,209.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,561,209.87/24,159.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,575.41

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