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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,356.16, 33,524.82 and 17,270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,356.16, 33,524.82 and 17,270.28 is: 23,771.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,356.16 : 33,524.82 = 17,270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,356.16/33,524.82 = 17,270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,356.16x = 33,524.82 × 17,270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,356.16x = 578,983,028.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,983,028.35/24,356.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,771.52

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