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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,313.80, 33,507.22 and 17,588.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,313.80, 33,507.22 and 17,588.02 is: 24,238.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,313.80 : 33,507.22 = 17,588.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,313.80/33,507.22 = 17,588.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,313.80x = 33,507.22 × 17,588.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,313.80x = 589,325,655.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,325,655.50/24,313.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,238.32

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