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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,470.84, 33,784.10 and 17,750

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,470.84, 33,784.10 and 17,750 is: 24,505.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,470.84 : 33,784.10 = 17,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,470.84/33,784.10 = 17,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,470.84x = 33,784.10 × 17,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,470.84x = 599,667,775
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,667,775/24,470.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,505.40

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