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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,329.16, 33,564.38 and 17,169.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,329.16, 33,564.38 and 17,169.47 is: 23,686.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,329.16 : 33,564.38 = 17,169.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,329.16/33,564.38 = 17,169.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,329.16x = 33,564.38 × 17,169.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,329.16x = 576,282,487.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,282,487.68/24,329.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,686.90

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