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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,316.80, 33,511.36 and 17,591.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,316.80, 33,511.36 and 17,591.02 is: 24,242.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,316.80 : 33,511.36 = 17,591.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,316.80/33,511.36 = 17,591.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,316.80x = 33,511.36 × 17,591.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,316.80x = 589,499,003.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,499,003.99/24,316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,242.46

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