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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,299.71, 33,544.86 and 17,135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,299.71, 33,544.86 and 17,135.46 is: 23,654.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,299.71 : 33,544.86 = 17,135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,299.71/33,544.86 = 17,135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,299.71x = 33,544.86 × 17,135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,299.71x = 574,806,542.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,806,542.48/24,299.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,654.87

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