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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,297.46, 33,541.75 and 17,133.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,297.46, 33,541.75 and 17,133.21 is: 23,651.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,297.46 : 33,541.75 = 17,133.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,297.46/33,541.75 = 17,133.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,297.46x = 33,541.75 × 17,133.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,297.46x = 574,677,724.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,677,724.39/24,297.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,651.77

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