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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,160.62, 33,330.32 and 17,090.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,160.62, 33,330.32 and 17,090.94 is: 23,577.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,160.62 : 33,330.32 = 17,090.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,160.62/33,330.32 = 17,090.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,160.62x = 33,330.32 × 17,090.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,160.62x = 569,646,499.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,646,499.30/24,160.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,577.48

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