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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,164.73, 33,330.51 and 17,009.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,164.73, 33,330.51 and 17,009.55 is: 23,461.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,164.73 : 33,330.51 = 17,009.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,164.73/33,330.51 = 17,009.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,164.73x = 33,330.51 × 17,009.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,164.73x = 566,936,976.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,936,976.37/24,164.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,461.34

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