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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,285.89, 33,529.04 and 17,564.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,285.89, 33,529.04 and 17,564.51 is: 24,249.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,285.89 : 33,529.04 = 17,564.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,285.89/33,529.04 = 17,564.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,285.89x = 33,529.04 × 17,564.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,285.89x = 588,921,220.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,921,220.24/24,285.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,249.52

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