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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,385.99, 33,656.49 and 17,669.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,385.99, 33,656.49 and 17,669.16 is: 24,386.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,385.99 : 33,656.49 = 17,669.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,385.99/33,656.49 = 17,669.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,385.99x = 33,656.49 × 17,669.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,385.99x = 594,682,033.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,682,033.06/24,385.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,386.22

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