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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,294.76, 33,524.31 and 17,924.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,294.76, 33,524.31 and 17,924.84 is: 24,734.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,294.76 : 33,524.31 = 17,924.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,294.76/33,524.31 = 17,924.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,294.76x = 33,524.31 × 17,924.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,294.76x = 600,917,892.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,917,892.86/24,294.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,734.47

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