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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,275.30, 33,412.91 and 17,189.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,275.30, 33,412.91 and 17,189.42 is: 23,659.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,275.30 : 33,412.91 = 17,189.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,275.30/33,412.91 = 17,189.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,275.30x = 33,412.91 × 17,189.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,275.30x = 574,348,290.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,348,290.40/24,275.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,659.79

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