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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,280.56, 33,504.76 and 17,910.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,280.56, 33,504.76 and 17,910.59 is: 24,714.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,280.56 : 33,504.76 = 17,910.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,280.56/33,504.76 = 17,910.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,280.56x = 33,504.76 × 17,910.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,280.56x = 600,089,929.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,089,929.86/24,280.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,714.83

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