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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,220.13, 33,412.43 and 17,150.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,220.13, 33,412.43 and 17,150.45 is: 23,659.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,220.13 : 33,412.43 = 17,150.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,220.13/33,412.43 = 17,150.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,220.13x = 33,412.43 × 17,150.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,220.13x = 573,038,085.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,038,085.91/24,220.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,659.58

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