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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,169.20, 33,291.12 and 17,083.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,169.20, 33,291.12 and 17,083.32 is: 23,530.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,169.20 : 33,291.12 = 17,083.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,169.20/33,291.12 = 17,083.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,169.20x = 33,291.12 × 17,083.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,169.20x = 568,722,856.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,722,856.12/24,169.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,530.89

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