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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,497.58, 33,746.67 and 17,763.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,497.58, 33,746.67 and 17,763.42 is: 24,470.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,497.58 : 33,746.67 = 17,763.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,497.58/33,746.67 = 17,763.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,497.58x = 33,746.67 × 17,763.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,497.58x = 599,456,272.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,456,272.81/24,497.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,470.02

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