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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,239.83, 33,423.38 and 17,067.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,239.83, 33,423.38 and 17,067.45 is: 23,533.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,239.83 : 33,423.38 = 17,067.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,239.83/33,423.38 = 17,067.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,239.83x = 33,423.38 × 17,067.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,239.83x = 570,451,866.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,451,866.98/24,239.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,533.66

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