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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,453.30, 33,697.16 and 17,359.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,453.30, 33,697.16 and 17,359.86 is: 23,922.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,453.30 : 33,697.16 = 17,359.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,453.30/33,697.16 = 17,359.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,453.30x = 33,697.16 × 17,359.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,453.30x = 584,977,980.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,977,980.00/24,453.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,922.25

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