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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,458.76, 33,753.84 and 17,191.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,458.76, 33,753.84 and 17,191.80 is: 23,725.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,458.76 : 33,753.84 = 17,191.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,458.76/33,753.84 = 17,191.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,458.76x = 33,753.84 × 17,191.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,458.76x = 580,289,266.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,289,266.51/24,458.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,725.21

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