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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,279.96, 33,504.03 and 17,910

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,279.96, 33,504.03 and 17,910 is: 24,714.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,279.96 : 33,504.03 = 17,910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,279.96/33,504.03 = 17,910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,279.96x = 33,504.03 × 17,910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,279.96x = 600,057,177.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,057,177.30/24,279.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,714.09

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