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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,414.91, 33,674.09 and 17,722.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,414.91, 33,674.09 and 17,722.69 is: 24,443.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,414.91 : 33,674.09 = 17,722.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,414.91/33,674.09 = 17,722.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,414.91x = 33,674.09 × 17,722.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,414.91x = 596,795,201.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,795,201.12/24,414.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,443.89

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