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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,364.58, 33,607.26 and 17,204.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,364.58, 33,607.26 and 17,204.90 is: 23,731.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,364.58 : 33,607.26 = 17,204.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,364.58/33,607.26 = 17,204.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,364.58x = 33,607.26 × 17,204.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,364.58x = 578,209,379.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,209,379.54/24,364.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,731.56

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