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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,164.70, 33,331.93 and 17,460.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,164.70, 33,331.93 and 17,460.17 is: 24,083.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,164.70 : 33,331.93 = 17,460.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,164.70/33,331.93 = 17,460.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,164.70x = 33,331.93 × 17,460.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,164.70x = 581,981,164.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,981,164.23/24,164.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,083.94

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