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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,485.70, 33,778.72 and 17,756.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,485.70, 33,778.72 and 17,756.57 is: 24,495.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,485.70 : 33,778.72 = 17,756.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,485.70/33,778.72 = 17,756.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,485.70x = 33,778.72 × 17,756.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,485.70x = 599,794,206.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,794,206.19/24,485.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,495.69

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