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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,479.82, 33,810.01 and 17,327.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,479.82, 33,810.01 and 17,327.72 is: 23,931.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,479.82 : 33,810.01 = 17,327.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,479.82/33,810.01 = 17,327.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,479.82x = 33,810.01 × 17,327.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,479.82x = 585,850,427.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,850,427.68/24,479.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,931.97

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