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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,362.91, 33,534.14 and 17,277.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,362.91, 33,534.14 and 17,277.03 is: 23,780.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,362.91 : 33,534.14 = 17,277.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,362.91/33,534.14 = 17,277.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,362.91x = 33,534.14 × 17,277.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,362.91x = 579,370,256.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,370,256.42/24,362.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,780.83

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