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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,327.43, 33,543.08 and 17,158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,327.43, 33,543.08 and 17,158.52 is: 23,658.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,327.43 : 33,543.08 = 17,158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,327.43/33,543.08 = 17,158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,327.43x = 33,543.08 × 17,158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,327.43x = 575,549,735.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,549,735.80/24,327.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,658.47

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