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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,335.92, 33,612.64 and 17,292.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,335.92, 33,612.64 and 17,292.88 is: 23,884.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,335.92 : 33,612.64 = 17,292.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,335.92/33,612.64 = 17,292.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,335.92x = 33,612.64 × 17,292.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,335.92x = 581,259,350.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,259,350.00/24,335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,884.83

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