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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,178.50, 33,354.99 and 17,108.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,178.50, 33,354.99 and 17,108.82 is: 23,602.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,178.50 : 33,354.99 = 17,108.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,178.50/33,354.99 = 17,108.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,178.50x = 33,354.99 × 17,108.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,178.50x = 570,664,520.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,664,520.01/24,178.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,602.15

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