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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,313.93, 33,507.41 and 17,588.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,313.93, 33,507.41 and 17,588.14 is: 24,238.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,313.93 : 33,507.41 = 17,588.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,313.93/33,507.41 = 17,588.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,313.93x = 33,507.41 × 17,588.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,313.93x = 589,332,846.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,332,846.41/24,313.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,238.49

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