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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,223.38, 33,416.92 and 17,153.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,223.38, 33,416.92 and 17,153.70 is: 23,664.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,223.38 : 33,416.92 = 17,153.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,223.38/33,416.92 = 17,153.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,223.38x = 33,416.92 × 17,153.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,223.38x = 573,223,820.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,223,820.60/24,223.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,664.07

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