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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,220.64, 33,425.16 and 17,052.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,220.64, 33,425.16 and 17,052.84 is: 23,533.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,220.64 : 33,425.16 = 17,052.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,220.64/33,425.16 = 17,052.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,220.64x = 33,425.16 × 17,052.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,220.64x = 569,993,905.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,993,905.45/24,220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,533.40

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