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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,166.08, 33,352.56 and 17,473.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,166.08, 33,352.56 and 17,473.32 is: 24,115.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,166.08 : 33,352.56 = 17,473.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,166.08/33,352.56 = 17,473.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,166.08x = 33,352.56 × 17,473.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,166.08x = 582,779,953.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,779,953.70/24,166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,115.62

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