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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,237.69, 33,361.35 and 17,151.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,237.69, 33,361.35 and 17,151.81 is: 23,608.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,237.69 : 33,361.35 = 17,151.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,237.69/33,361.35 = 17,151.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,237.69x = 33,361.35 × 17,151.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,237.69x = 572,207,536.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,207,536.54/24,237.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,608.17

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