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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,279.32, 33,503.14 and 17,909.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,279.32, 33,503.14 and 17,909.38 is: 24,713.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,279.32 : 33,503.14 = 17,909.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,279.32/33,503.14 = 17,909.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,279.32x = 33,503.14 × 17,909.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,279.32x = 600,020,465.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,020,465.45/24,279.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,713.23

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