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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,161.62, 33,331.70 and 17,091.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,161.62, 33,331.70 and 17,091.94 is: 23,578.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,161.62 : 33,331.70 = 17,091.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,161.62/33,331.70 = 17,091.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,161.62x = 33,331.70 × 17,091.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,161.62x = 569,703,416.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,703,416.50/24,161.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,578.86

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