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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,297.68, 33,483.84 and 17,571.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,297.68, 33,483.84 and 17,571.44 is: 24,214.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,297.68 : 33,483.84 = 17,571.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,297.68/33,483.84 = 17,571.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,297.68x = 33,483.84 × 17,571.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,297.68x = 588,359,285.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,359,285.53/24,297.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,214.63

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