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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,471.84, 33,785.46 and 17,751

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,471.84, 33,785.46 and 17,751 is: 24,506.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,471.84 : 33,785.46 = 17,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,471.84/33,785.46 = 17,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,471.84x = 33,785.46 × 17,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,471.84x = 599,725,700.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,725,700.46/24,471.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,506.77

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