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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,292.08, 33,538.32 and 17,599.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,292.08, 33,538.32 and 17,599.32 is: 24,298.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,292.08 : 33,538.32 = 17,599.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,292.08/33,538.32 = 17,599.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,292.08x = 33,538.32 × 17,599.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,292.08x = 590,251,625.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,251,625.94/24,292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,298.11

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