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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,366.83, 33,610.37 and 17,207.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,366.83, 33,610.37 and 17,207.15 is: 23,734.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,366.83 : 33,610.37 = 17,207.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,366.83/33,610.37 = 17,207.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,366.83x = 33,610.37 × 17,207.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,366.83x = 578,338,424.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,338,424.06/24,366.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,734.66

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