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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,362.68, 33,621.85 and 17,194.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,362.68, 33,621.85 and 17,194.89 is: 23,729.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,362.68 : 33,621.85 = 17,194.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,362.68/33,621.85 = 17,194.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,362.68x = 33,621.85 × 17,194.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,362.68x = 578,123,843.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,123,843.28/24,362.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,729.90

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