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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,240.52, 33,440.10 and 17,170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,240.52, 33,440.10 and 17,170.60 is: 23,687.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,240.52 : 33,440.10 = 17,170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,240.52/33,440.10 = 17,170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,240.52x = 33,440.10 × 17,170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,240.52x = 574,186,581.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,186,581.06/24,240.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,687.06

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